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U.S. ZIP Code · CA94597

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

Typical home value

$1,001,598[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.5%
5-year / yr
+2.2%
10-year / yr
+3.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+252.6%
vs metro
-19.9%
vs state
+43.0%
ZIP 94597 location in CA
Location of ZIP 94597 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 94597 is worth $1,001,598 — 19.9% below the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,791 a month — a 3.3% 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
$2,791[2]
Gross yield
3.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,151[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
23,129[3]
Median household income
$132,063[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
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Walnut Creek Intermediate

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Walnut Creek Elementary

    993 students

  • Buena Vista Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Walnut Creek Elementary

    494 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 yield3.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.0%
Annual rent$33,496

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$5,065
Loan principal$801,279
Down payment$200,320
Total interest paid$1,021,987

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 ratio2.33
Monthly cost to own$6,492
Monthly rent$2,791

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
68th percentile[1]
Rental yield
52nd percentile[2]
Property tax
42nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 94597?
The typical home in 94597 is worth $1,001,598, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 94597?
Home values in 94597 are down 1.5% over the past year, and up 2.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 94597?
A typical home in 94597 rents for about $2,791 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 94597?
The effective property tax rate in 94597 is 0.7% — roughly $7,151 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 94597?
ZIP code 94597 has a population of 23,129 and a median household income of $132,063.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • La Honda CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $1,000,692
    Gross yield
  • Pleasant Hill, CA

    Typical home
    $1,000,457
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • San Francisco, CA

    Typical home
    $1,002,907
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Berkeley, CA

    Typical home
    $1,003,007
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Oakland, CA

    Typical home
    $999,150
    Gross yield
    2.8%
  • San Francisco, CA

    Typical home
    $1,007,904
    Gross yield
    3.6%

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