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ZIP Code 94520

Contra Costa, California

FIPS 94520

Juniper

ZIP Code 94520 is in the top 28% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$601,000

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

29%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

89.6

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

37,381

Median Age

35

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$601,000

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$3,982

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.29

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$2,197

Higher than 96%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

29%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

1.8%

Higher than 72%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

41.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

62

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

50.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

8.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

16.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.6

Higher than 84%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 94520: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 94520?
The median home value in ZIP Code 94520 is $601,000, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 94520?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 94520 is $3,982, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 94520 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 94520 cost about 7.29× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 94520?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 94520 is $2,197 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 94520?
Home prices in ZIP Code 94520 have moved 29% over the past five years (1.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 94520?
ZIP Code 94520 averages 62°F year-round, summer highs near 86.7°F, winter lows around 41.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 94520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 94520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.6 (higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →