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U.S. ZIP Code · CA94596

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

Typical home value

$1,103,527[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.4%
5-year / yr
+2.6%
10-year / yr
+4.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+288.5%
vs metro
-11.8%
vs state
+57.5%
ZIP 94596 location in CA
Location of ZIP 94596 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 94596 is worth $1,103,527 — 11.8% below the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,799 a month — a 3.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,799[2]
Gross yield
3.0%[2]
Cap rate
1.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,717[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
23,417[3]
Median household income
$135,635[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
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • Las Lomas High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Acalanes Union High

    1,568 students

  • Murwood Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Walnut Creek Elementary

    413 students

  • Walnut Heights Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Walnut Creek Elementary

    402 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 yield3.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.8%
Annual rent$33,582

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$5,580
Loan principal$882,821
Down payment$220,705
Total interest paid$1,125,990

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 ratio2.55
Monthly cost to own$7,143
Monthly rent$2,799

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
74th percentile[1]
Rental yield
47th percentile[2]
Property tax
37th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 94596?
The typical home in 94596 is worth $1,103,527, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 94596?
Home values in 94596 are down 0.4% over the past year, and up 2.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 94596?
A typical home in 94596 rents for about $2,799 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 94596?
The effective property tax rate in 94596 is 0.7% — roughly $7,717 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 94596?
ZIP code 94596 has a population of 23,417 and a median household income of $135,635.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Dillon Beach CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $1,107,943
    Gross yield
  • San Francisco, CA

    Typical home
    $1,111,932
    Gross yield
  • Novato, CA

    Typical home
    $1,090,816
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • San Francisco, CA

    Typical home
    $1,088,105
    Gross yield
  • Woodacre CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $1,121,855
    Gross yield
  • San Francisco, CA

    Typical home
    $1,079,018
    Gross yield

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