| ZIP Code | 94720 |
|---|---|
| City | Berkeley |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Alameda County |
| Area Code | 341/510 |
| Elevation | 424 ft |
| Latitude | 37.871957 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.252198 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06001 |
| ZIP Type | Unique |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 19.8 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.33 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 88.8% ▲ 129% above avg |
| Unemployment | 10.6% ▲ 117% above avg |
| Some College | 3 (0.7%) |
| Associates | 44 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 29 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 345 (81.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Rent | $3,501/mo |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 365 |
| Vacant Units | 170 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 365 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 170 |
| Owner Occupied | 23.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 76.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.33 |
ZIP code 94720 is located in Berkeley, California, within Alameda County. With a population of 5,649, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.8 years.
Renters can expect to pay around $3,501 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 76.4% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 94720 is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 37.8%. Residents are highly educated — 88.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%.
The unemployment rate in 94720 stands at 10.6%, which is more than double the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 12%.
Overall, ZIP code 94720 in Berkeley, CA is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.