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Best Cities for Vet Costs in California

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and veterinary practices competition.

The top markets here average $161,432 in household income. ZIP 94563 leads at 100, $250,001 median income, zero existing veterinary practices.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging
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# ZIP Code Score
#1 ZIP 94563
Pop. 19 Thousand
100
Excellent
#2 ZIP 90620
Pop. 47 Thousand
100
Excellent
#3 ZIP 94085
Pop. 23 Thousand
100
Excellent
#4 ZIP 94010
Pop. 43 Thousand
100
Excellent
#5 ZIP 94402
Pop. 25 Thousand
100
Excellent
#6 ZIP 95006
Pop. 8.4 Thousand
100
Excellent
#7 ZIP 95064
Pop. 9.9 Thousand
100
Excellent
#8 ZIP 94708
Pop. 12 Thousand
100
Excellent
#9 ZIP 95121
Pop. 36 Thousand
100
Excellent
#10 ZIP 94960
Pop. 16 Thousand
100
Excellent
#11 ZIP 94304
Pop. 4.7 Thousand
100
Excellent
#12 ZIP 94303
Pop. 47 Thousand
100
Excellent
#13 ZIP 91381
Pop. 22 Thousand
100
Excellent
#14 ZIP 90712
Pop. 31 Thousand
100
Excellent
#15 ZIP 90713
Pop. 29 Thousand
100
Excellent
#16 ZIP 91377
Pop. 14 Thousand
100
Excellent
#17 ZIP 94022
Pop. 20 Thousand
100
Excellent
#18 ZIP 92881
Pop. 30 Thousand
100
Excellent
#19 ZIP 91915
Pop. 35 Thousand
100
Excellent
#20 ZIP 95683
Pop. 6.1 Thousand
100
Excellent
Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across California, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $161,432 in household income. The common thread: veterinary demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.