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ZIP Code 94521

Contra Costa, California

FIPS 94521

Juniper

ZIP Code 94521 is in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$853,200

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

29%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

79.7

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

41,909

Median Age

42.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$853,200

Higher than 97%

Median Property Tax

$5,944

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.78

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$2,404

Higher than 97%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

29%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

1.7%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

-44%

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)

19.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.7

Higher than 69%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 94521: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 94521?
The median home value in ZIP Code 94521 is $853,200, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 94521?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 94521 is $5,944, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 94521 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 94521 cost about 6.78× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 94521?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 94521 is $2,404 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 94521?
Home prices in ZIP Code 94521 have moved 29% over the past five years (1.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 94521?
ZIP Code 94521 averages 62°F year-round, summer highs near 86.7°F, winter lows around 41.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 94521 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 94521's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.7 (higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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