Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek: The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
About
Walnut Creek is a city located in the county of Contra Costa in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 64,173. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 69,936 inhabitants.
The city was created 177 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Walnut Creek
| Population | 69,936 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Twitter username | WalnutCreekGov |
| Postal code | 94597, 94596, 94598, 94595 |
| Phone Area Codes | 925 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.06% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.94% |
| Continent | North America |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.9063,-122.0650 |
| Altitude | 430 feet / 131 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1849 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:06:23 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 8.24% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Walnut Creek is located at 37°54'23"N 122°3'54"W (37.9063100, -122.0649600). It has 3 neighbors: Todos Santos, Alamo and Pleasant Hill.
Walnut Creek map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Walnut Creek increased by 8.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64,173 | - | census |
| 2011 | 64,827 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 65,529 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 66,812 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 67,500 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 68,747 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 69,235 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 69,645 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 69,843 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 70,166 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 69,936 | -0.33% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Walnut Creek
1Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek
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2Walnut Creek Marriott
2355 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, United States View details
Phone: +19259342000 | Website available
3Renaissance Walnut Creek Hotel
2805 Jones Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, United States View details
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4Motel 6 Walnut Creek, CA
2389 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, United States View details
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5Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek, an IHG Hotel
2730 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, United States View details
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Services and Civic Places in Walnut Creek
1City of Walnut Creek
1666 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, United States View details
Phone: +19259435899 | Website available
People born in Walnut Creek (102)
People born in Walnut Creek, including US baseball player Randy Johnson, actress Alice Greczyn, model Christy Turlington, .
More notable people
- Kyle Gass (American musician) he was born in 14/07/1960
- Michael Gaston (American actor) he was born in 05/11/1962
- Shoshannah Stern (American actress) she was born in 03/07/1980
- Jessica Bowman (American actress) she was born in 26/11/1980
- Matthew Wood (American sound editor and voice actor) he was born in 15/08/1972
- Debbie Graham (US tennis player) she was born in 25/08/1970
- Daron Rahlves (American alpine skier) he was born in 12/06/1973
- Bryce Davison (American-Canadian pair skater) he was born in 29/01/1986
- Kristian Ipsen (American diver) he was born in 20/10/1992
- Mark Eitzel (American singer) he was born in 30/01/1959
- Landon Curt Noll (American mathematician) he was born in 28/10/1960
- Chelsea Chenault (American swimmer) she was born in 19/10/1994
- Julia Hiller (German athletics competitor) she was born in 24/07/1987
- Kristen Babb-Sprague (American synchronized swimmer) she was born in 29/07/1968
- busbee (American songwriter, record producer, publisher, record label executive, and multi-instrumentalist) he was born in 18/06/1976
- Mark Madsen (American basketball player/coach) he was born in 28/01/1976
- Aaron Poreda (American professional baseball pitcher) he was born in 01/10/1986
- Kara Kohler (American rower) she was born in 20/01/1991
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Walnut Creek, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 459231 | Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay | Pleasant Hill (CA) | 94523 |
| 116712 | John F. Kennedy University | Pleasant Hill (CA) | 94523-4817 |
| 438258 | Carrington College-Pleasant Hill | Pleasant Hill (CA) | 94523 |
| 113634 | Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill (CA) | 94523 |
| 123554 | Saint Mary's College of California | Moraga (CA) | 94575 |
Nearby Transit Stations (49)
Rail and bus stations connected to Walnut Creek, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTZ | Martinez station | 601 Marina Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| EMY | Emeryville station | 5885 Horton Street | RAIL |
| OAC | Oakland Coliseum station | 700 73rd Avenue | RAIL |
| BKY | Berkeley station | University Ave. and Third St. | RAIL |
| OKJ | Oakland – Jack London Square station | 245 Second Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Walnut Creek.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek Post Office | Walnut Creek (CA) | 94596 |
| Rossmoor Post Office | Walnut Creek (CA) | 94595 |
| Lafayette Carrier Annex Post Office | Lafayette (CA) | 94549 |
| Pleasant Hill Post Office | Pleasant Hill (CA) | 94523 |
| Ygnacio Valley Post Office | Walnut Creek (CA) | 94598 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Walnut Creek, Ohio township in Holmes County, Ohio with a population of 3,924 people.
- Walnut Creek, North Carolina village in North Carolina, USA with a population of 864 people.
Other cities in Contra Costa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Contra Costa County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Concord | 128,544 | The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Antioch | 111,605 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Richmond | 110,038 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| San Ramon | 82,865 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Pittsburg | 72,622 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Brentwood | 65,017 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Danville | 44,883 | Town in Contra Costa County, California |
| Oakley | 42,710 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Martinez | 38,027 | City in Contra Costa County, California, USA |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,781 | City in Contra Costa County, California, USA |
| San Pablo | 30,779 | City in Contra Costa County, California, United States |
| Hercules | 26,221 | City in western Contra Costa County, California |
| Lafayette | 25,992 | City in California |
| El Cerrito | 25,403 | City in Contra Costa County, California, United States |
| Bay Point | 21,534 | Census designated place in California |
| Orinda | 19,557 | City in California, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Walnut Creek distances to largest California cities