| ZIP Code | 94601 |
|---|---|
| City | Oakland |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Alameda County |
| Area Code | 341/510 |
| Elevation | 44 ft |
| Latitude | 37.77576 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.218572 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.5 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.13 |
| Below Poverty | 17.3% ▲ 73% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.8% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,676 (9.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,272 (29.2%) |
| Some College | 2,801 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 4,709 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,885 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,973 (28.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,651 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $703,100 ▲ 152% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,651/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,454 |
| Vacant Units | 1,007 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,454 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,007 |
| Owner Occupied | 34.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 65.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.13 |
ZIP code 94601 is located in Oakland, California, within Alameda County. With a population of 52,289, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.5 years. Economically, 94601 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,651 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 94601 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $703,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,651 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 65.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 94601 is majority Hispanic (53.03%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.3%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 94601 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 57%.
Overall, ZIP code 94601 in Oakland, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 52,289 residents, a median household income of $66,651, and a median home value of $703,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.