Blackhawk, California

Blackhawk, California
Blackhawk Plaza
Location of Blackhawk in Contra Costa County, California
Blackhawk
Location in California
Coordinates: 37°49′15″N 121°54′28″W / 37.82083°N 121.90778°W / 37.82083; -121.90778
Country United States
State California
CountyContra Costa County
Area
  Total
5.79 sq mi (14.99 km2)
  Land5.78 sq mi (14.96 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)  0.17%
Elevation
997 ft (304 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
9,637
  Density1,668.74/sq mi (644.26/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
FIPS code06-06928
GNIS feature IDs1867000, 2407859

Blackhawk is an unincorporated planned community and census-designated place located in Contra Costa County, California, United States, east of Danville and Oakland. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 9,637. Governed by county rules/regulations and a homeowner association (HOA), Blackhawk has a country club, two golf courses, sports complex, restaurants, and the adjacent Blackhawk Plaza. 24-hour security plus additional law enforcement contracted through the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office is provided by HOA dues. The area is covered by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District. The ZIP code is 94506. The community is inside area code 925. Blackhawk is known for its uniform architecture and suburban lifestyle, with the median household income being $167,875 and median home price of $1,117,500.