| ZIP Code | 94621 |
|---|---|
| City | Oakland |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Alameda County |
| Area Code | 341/510 |
| Elevation | 8 ft |
| Latitude | 37.75113 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.210178 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.4 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.24 |
| Below Poverty | 19.1% ▲ 91% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.7% ▼ 39% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.3% ▲ 90% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,822 (10.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,395 (41.6%) |
| Some College | 1,501 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 2,837 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 1,460 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,742 (15.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,106 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $537,600 ▲ 93% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,527/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,078 |
| Vacant Units | 584 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,078 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 584 |
| Owner Occupied | 35.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.24 |
ZIP code 94621 is located in Oakland, California, within Alameda County. With a population of 34,658, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.4 years. Economically, 94621 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,106 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 94621 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $537,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,527 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 65.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 94621 is majority Hispanic (62.52%). Residents are less-educated — 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.1%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 94621 stands at 9.3%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 94621 in Oakland, CA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 34,658 residents, a median household income of $53,106, and a median home value of $537,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.