Discovery Bay, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Discovery Bay

ZIP code in Discovery Bay: 94505.

Distances are straight-line from Folsom to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in Discovery Bay: those whose USPS city name is Discovery Bay (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Discovery Bay (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

The lay of the land

Ground elevation at the center of Discovery Bay is about 1 foot above sea level (USGS). Folsom is at about 324 feet, which puts Discovery Bay about 300 feet lower.

About Discovery Bay

Discovery Bay is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Contra Costa County. The area of Discovery Bay is about 5.6 square miles; its population is about 15,362, or 2,748 per square mile.

The houses of Discovery Bay

Discovery Bay has about 5,974 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. Half the homes date from 1996 or earlier; 11% were built before 1980. About 90 in 100 occupied homes in Discovery Bay are lived in by their owners. Garage door springs and cables wear with every cycle whatever the age of the house, so age is only one guide to when service is due.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Discovery Bay.

Folsom and Discovery Bay on the map

Measured in a straight line, Discovery Bay is about 58 miles southwest of Folsom. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Discovery Bay belongs to Contra Costa County, while Folsom is in Sacramento County. Of the 192 places on this site's list, Discovery Bay ranks 183rd in distance from Folsom. On a map, Mather, Vineyard, Thornton, and Terminous sit roughly between Folsom and Discovery Bay. Nearest to Folsom on this site's list: Orangevale, El Dorado Hills, Fair Oaks, and Gold River.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on emergency repair, new garage doors, off-track doors, broken spring replacement, and opener repair explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

Places in and around Discovery Bay

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Discovery Bay include Byron, Knightsen, and Brentwood.

Parks near the center of Discovery Bay include Cornell Park, Ravenswood Park, Slifer Park, and Regatta Park.

Public schools near the center of Discovery Bay include Discovery Bay Elementary and Timber Point Elementary.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the Discovery Bay city guide.

Around Discovery Bay

Places close to Discovery Bay with a page on this site:

• Brentwood 7 mi
• Oakley 8 mi
• Antioch 12 mi
• Country Club 15 mi
• Terminous 15 mi
• Lincoln Village 16 mi
• August 19 mi
• Rio Vista 19 mi

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