Acalanes Ridge
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

Acalanes Ridge is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Contra Costa County, California, with 1,285 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 751 ft (229 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Saranap, 1.2 miles S.
- 1,285residents (2020 Census)
- 751 ftelevation · 229 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 2,787 / sq mipopulation density
- 94597ZIP code
About Acalanes Ridge
Acalanes Ridge is a census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California, United States. Acalanes Ridge sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 m). The population was 1,285 at the 2020 Census.
Acalanes Ridge was created a census-designated place for the 2010 census, and comes alphabetically first among all census-designated places in California.
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- Median household income
- $181,094
- Median home value
- $1,633,100
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 55.5
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Acalanes Ridge had 1,285 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,285 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,787 per sq mi (1,076 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Acalanes Ridge at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,285 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.46 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9047° N, 122.0786° W |
| ZIP code | 94597 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0600135 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Acalanes Ridge
- Saranap1.2 mi S
- Contra Costa Centre2.0 mi NE
- Walnut Creek2.1 mi E
- Castle Hill2.3 mi SE
- Shell Ridge2.4 mi E
- Lafayette2.5 mi SW
- San Miguel2.6 mi SE
- Reliez Valley2.8 mi NW
- Pleasant Hill3.4 mi N
- North Gate4.4 mi E
- Moraga4.7 mi SW
- Alamo4.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Acalanes Ridge
What county is Acalanes Ridge in?
Acalanes Ridge is in Contra Costa County, California.
What is the population of Acalanes Ridge, CA?
1,285 people lived in Acalanes Ridge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Acalanes Ridge, CA?
The ZIP code of Acalanes Ridge is 94597.
What is the elevation of Acalanes Ridge?
751 feet (229 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Acalanes Ridge?
Saranap (1.2 mi), Contra Costa Centre (2.0 mi), Walnut Creek (2.1 mi), Castle Hill (2.3 mi), Shell Ridge (2.4 mi).
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