Kensington
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
Kensington is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Contra Costa County, California, with 5,428 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 587 ft (179 m) above sea level. The nearest town is El Cerrito, 1.4 miles NW.
- 5,428residents (2020 Census)
- 587 ftelevation · 179 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 5,632 / sq mipopulation density
- 94707main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Kensington
Kensington is an unincorporated community and census designated place located in the Berkeley Hills, in the East Bay, part of the San Francisco Bay Area, in Contra Costa County, California, United States.
Many distinguished University of California, Berkeley professors, Nobel Prize laureates, and other notable San Francisco Bay Area professionals reside or have resided in Kensington, such as Robert Oppenheimer who was the director of the Manhattan Project's Project Y that developed the atomic bombs during World War II. The population was 5,428 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Kensington
- Median household income
- $237,130
- Median home value
- $1,539,000
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 46.6
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Kensington had 5,428 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,428 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,632 per sq mi (2,175 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kensington at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,428 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.96 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9051° N, 122.2842° W |
| ZIP codes | 94707, 94530, 94706, 94708 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0638086 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kensington
- El Cerrito1.4 mi NW
- Albany2.1 mi SW
- Berkeley2.8 mi S
- East Richmond Heights3.2 mi NW
- Emeryville4.7 mi S
- El Sobrante4.8 mi N
- Rollingwood4.9 mi NW
- San Pablo5.1 mi NW
- Richmond5.3 mi NW
- North Richmond6.3 mi NW
- Tara Hills6.4 mi N
- Piedmont6.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Kensington
What county is Kensington in?
Kensington is in Contra Costa County, California.
What is the population of Kensington, CA?
5,428 people lived in Kensington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kensington, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94707. Other ZIP codes: 94530, 94706, 94708.
What is the elevation of Kensington?
587 feet (179 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kensington?
El Cerrito (1.4 mi), Albany (2.1 mi), Berkeley (2.8 mi), East Richmond Heights (3.2 mi), Emeryville (4.7 mi).
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