Walnut Creek
City in Contra Costa County, California
Walnut Creek is a city in Contra Costa County, California, with 70,127 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shell Ridge, 0.4 miles NE.
- 70,127residents (2020 Census)
- 131 ftelevation · 40 m
- 19.8 sq miland area · 51.2 km²
- 3,549 / sq mipopulation density
- 94596main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States, located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, approximately 16 miles (26 kilometers) east of the city of Oakland and 25 miles (40 kilometers) east of San Francisco. Walnut Creek has a total population of 70,127 per the 2020 census, is located at the junction of the highways from Sacramento and San Jose (I-680) and San Francisco/Oakland (SR-24), and is accessible by BART. The city shares its borders with Clayton, Lafayette, Alamo, Pleasant Hill and Concord.
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- Median household income
- $130,432
- Median home value
- $1,057,300
- Median rent
- $2,680/mo
- Median age
- 46.8
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Walnut Creek had 70,127 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 70,127 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,549 per sq mi (1,370 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Walnut Creek at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 70,127 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.76 sq mi (51.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9027° N, 122.0405° W |
| ZIP codes | 94596, 94595, 94597, 94598 |
| Official website | walnut-creek.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0683346 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Walnut Creek
- Shell Ridge0.4 mi NE
- San Miguel1.1 mi S
- Contra Costa Centre1.8 mi NW
- Acalanes Ridge2.1 mi W
- Castle Hill2.2 mi SW
- Saranap2.2 mi SW
- North Gate2.3 mi E
- Alamo3.6 mi SE
- Pleasant Hill4.1 mi NW
- Reliez Valley4.3 mi NW
- Lafayette4.4 mi W
- Concord5.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Creek
What county is Walnut Creek in?
Walnut Creek is in Contra Costa County, California.
What is the population of Walnut Creek, CA?
70,127 people lived in Walnut Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Walnut Creek, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94596. Other ZIP codes: 94595, 94597, 94598.
What is the elevation of Walnut Creek?
131 feet (40 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Walnut Creek?
Shell Ridge (0.4 mi), San Miguel (1.1 mi), Contra Costa Centre (1.8 mi), Acalanes Ridge (2.1 mi), Castle Hill (2.2 mi).
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