Concord

City in Contra Costa County, California

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Concord is a city in Contra Costa County, California, with 125,410 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 75 ft (23 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pacheco, 3.9 miles W.

About Concord

Concord is the most populous city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. According to an estimate completed by the United States Census Bureau, the city had a population of 123,261 in 2025, making it the tenth most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1869 as Todos Santos by Don Salvio Pacheco II, a noted Californio ranchero, the name was later changed to Concord. The city is a major regional suburban East Bay center within the San Francisco Bay Area, and is 29 miles (47 kilometers) east of San Francisco.

The United States Census Bureau defines an urban area in the East Bay which is separated from the San Francisco–Oakland urban area and with Concord as the principal city: the Concord–Walnut Creek, CA urban area had a population of 538,583 as of the 2020 census, making it the 80th largest in the United States.

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Living in Concord

Median household income
$108,709
Median home value
$797,600
Median rent
$2,274/mo
Median age
39.1
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Concord, CA population

Concord had 125,410 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census125,410
Density4,103 per sq mi (1,584 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Concord at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyContra Costa County
TypeCity
Population125,410 (2020)
Land area30.57 sq mi (79.2 km²)
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates37.9722° N, 122.0016° W
ZIP codes94519, 94518, 94520, 94521, 94598
Official websitecityofconcord.org
Census code (GEOID)0616000

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Concord

What county is Concord in?

Concord is in Contra Costa County, California.

What is the population of Concord, CA?

125,410 people lived in Concord at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Concord, CA?

The main ZIP code is 94519. Other ZIP codes: 94518, 94520, 94521, 94598.

What is the elevation of Concord?

75 feet (23 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Concord?

Pacheco (3.9 mi), Clyde (3.9 mi), Pleasant Hill (4.3 mi), Contra Costa Centre (4.3 mi), Clayton (4.5 mi).

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