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U.S. ZIP Code · CA94549

Contra Costa County · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Typical home value

$1,962,152[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.4%
5-year / yr
+2.1%
10-year / yr
+3.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+590.7%
vs metro
+56.9%
vs state
+180.1%
ZIP 94549 location in CA
Location of ZIP 94549 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 94549 is worth $1,962,152 — 56.9% above the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,544 a month — a 2.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$3,544[2]
Gross yield
2.2%[2]
Cap rate
1.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$12,435[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Contra Costa County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
28,420[3]
Median household income
$234,516[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Contra Costa County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-4,064[5]
Moved in
24,964
Moved out
29,028

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • Acalanes High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Acalanes Union High

    1,250 students

  • M. H. Stanley Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lafayette Elementary

    1,110 students

  • Burton Valley Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Lafayette Elementary

    680 students

  • Lafayette Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Lafayette Elementary

    509 students

  • Springhill Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Lafayette Elementary

    464 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield2.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.3%
Annual rent$42,522

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$9,922
Loan principal$1,569,722
Down payment$392,430
Total interest paid$2,002,093

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio3.55
Monthly cost to own$12,587
Monthly rent$3,544

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
10th percentile[2]
Property tax
16th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 94549?
The typical home in 94549 is worth $1,962,152, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 94549?
Home values in 94549 are down 0.4% over the past year, and up 2.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 94549?
A typical home in 94549 rents for about $3,544 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 94549?
The effective property tax rate in 94549 is 0.6% — roughly $12,435 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 94549?
ZIP code 94549 has a population of 28,420 and a median household income of $234,516.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • San Francisco, CA

    Typical home
    $1,943,926
    Gross yield
  • Redwood City, CA

    Typical home
    $1,991,110
    Gross yield
    2.2%
  • Orinda, CA

    Typical home
    $2,006,337
    Gross yield
  • Oakland, CA

    Typical home
    $2,007,478
    Gross yield
    2.0%
  • Bolinas CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $1,914,667
    Gross yield
  • San Francisco, CA

    Typical home
    $1,911,561
    Gross yield
    3.0%

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