City

Berkeley, CA

11 ZIP codes  ·  Alameda County  ·  California

👥127,190Population
💰$122,694Median HH Income▲ 61% above avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$1,304,293Median Home Value▲ 368% above avg
🎓78.7%College Grads▲ 103% above avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.7%Hispanic: 11.8%Black: 6.9%Asian: 20.1%Other: 7.4%Race
White52.7%
Hispanic11.8%
Black6.9%
Asian20.1%
Other7.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
23%
25–44
27%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads78.7% ▲ 103% above avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma1,004 (1.4%)
HS Graduate5,363 (7.5%)
Some College2,254 (3.2%)
Associates6,762 (9.5%)
Bachelors3,174 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree52,897 (74%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 7.5%Some College: 3.2%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 74%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad7.5%
Some College3.2%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate74.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.2%Renter: 55.8%Tenure
Owner44.2%
Renter55.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
93%

Financials

Median HH Income$122,694 ▲ 61% above avg
Median Home Value$1,304,293 ▲ 368% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,301/mo
Total Housing Units54,954
Vacant Units5,527

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
31%
Public Transit
17%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
37%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
74%
About Berkeley, CA

Berkeley is a city in California, located in Alameda County. The city spans 11 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 127,190 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.93 years.

Economically, Berkeley is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $122,693 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Berkeley is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,304,293, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,301 per month.

The population of Berkeley is highly educated. 78.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (52.67%).

Berkeley, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 11 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Berkeley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94702 17,073 $99,135 $1,168,200 $1,974 5.0% 71.5% 48.9%
94703 20,874 $108,922 $1,273,000 $2,257 6.9% 74.8% 39.4%
94704 24,427 $52,105 $918,500 $1,987 8.8% 75.0% 11.7%
94705 14,149 $163,254 $1,892,300 $2,330 6.4% 82.6% 59.0%
94707 12,728 $196,591 $1,626,500 $2,406 5.8% 85.0% 87.0%
94708 11,967 $229,004 $1,517,100 $2,926 4.6% 88.1% 83.6%
94709 12,179 $95,223 $1,240,500 $1,988 3.9% 83.9% 25.1%
94710 8,144 $118,007 $1,084,500 $2,546 2.9% 69.8% 35.9%