Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.6% ▲ 54% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 37,511 (3.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 193,572 (17.9%) |
| Some College | 71,004 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 130,869 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 75,251 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 573,115 (53%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $134,102 ▲ 76% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,069,844 ▲ 284% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,436/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 633,107 |
| Vacant Units | 37,746 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Alameda County is located in California and encompasses 69 ZIP codes spanning 17 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,657,522 residents. With a median age of 39.2, it is a middle-aged county.
Alameda County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $134,101 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.1% is near the national average.
Housing in Alameda County is among the most expensive housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $1,069,844 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,435.
The residents of Alameda County are racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 31.9%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Alameda County, CA is a upper-middle-income area in California. The 69 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94501 | Alameda | 63,517 | $119,500 | $1,213,100 | $2,362 | 5.2% | 65.8% |
| 94502 | Alameda | 13,359 | $194,821 | $1,182,600 | $3,501 | 4.0% | 77.6% |
| 94706 | Albany | 20,486 | $136,961 | $1,188,100 | $2,394 | 3.3% | 79.0% |
| 94702 | Berkeley | 17,073 | $99,135 | $1,168,200 | $1,974 | 5.0% | 71.5% |
| 94703 | Berkeley | 20,874 | $108,922 | $1,273,000 | $2,257 | 6.9% | 74.8% |
| 94704 | Berkeley | 24,427 | $52,105 | $918,500 | $1,987 | 8.8% | 75.0% |
| 94705 | Berkeley | 14,149 | $163,254 | $1,892,300 | $2,330 | 6.4% | 82.6% |
| 94707 | Berkeley | 12,728 | $196,591 | $1,626,500 | $2,406 | 5.8% | 85.0% |
| 94708 | Berkeley | 11,967 | $229,004 | $1,517,100 | $2,926 | 4.6% | 88.1% |
| 94709 | Berkeley | 12,179 | $95,223 | $1,240,500 | $1,988 | 3.9% | 83.9% |
| 94710 | Berkeley | 8,144 | $118,007 | $1,084,500 | $2,546 | 2.9% | 69.8% |
| 94546 | Castro Valley | 45,848 | $125,780 | $976,300 | $2,506 | 3.7% | 53.4% |
| 94552 | Castro Valley | 14,359 | $205,170 | $1,286,300 | $2,925 | 3.9% | 71.0% |
| 94568 | Dublin | 70,542 | $205,046 | $1,224,100 | $3,174 | 3.5% | 76.3% |
| 94608 | Emeryville | 33,998 | $116,306 | $826,900 | $2,561 | 6.1% | 69.1% |
| 94536 | Fremont | 70,707 | $156,672 | $1,210,200 | $2,835 | 5.0% | 63.6% |
| 94538 | Fremont | 67,704 | $144,451 | $1,104,800 | $2,860 | 3.8% | 62.5% |
| 94539 | Fremont | 52,609 | $235,399 | $1,878,400 | $3,183 | 4.2% | 83.1% |
| 94555 | Fremont | 37,500 | $213,488 | $1,295,000 | $3,207 | 4.0% | 73.9% |
| 94541 | Hayward | 67,785 | $106,556 | $781,900 | $2,229 | 4.7% | 40.8% |
| 94542 | Hayward | 14,729 | $131,989 | $1,085,900 | $2,605 | 9.5% | 59.0% |
| 94544 | Hayward | 76,739 | $108,358 | $801,900 | $2,339 | 5.5% | 38.6% |
| 94545 | Hayward | 33,186 | $115,258 | $838,800 | $2,426 | 6.4% | 45.6% |
| 94550 | Livermore | 49,610 | $177,218 | $1,146,700 | $2,681 | 3.2% | 64.4% |
| 94551 | Livermore | 38,739 | $130,705 | $931,000 | $2,589 | 3.6% | 53.3% |
| 94560 | Newark | 47,145 | $164,909 | $1,094,200 | $2,730 | 4.8% | 57.1% |
| 94601 | Oakland | 52,289 | $66,651 | $703,100 | $1,651 | 6.5% | 34.8% |
| 94602 | Oakland | 31,450 | $124,744 | $1,111,800 | $1,924 | 8.4% | 64.5% |
| 94603 | Oakland | 36,440 | $71,086 | $596,100 | $1,838 | 5.0% | 26.3% |
| 94605 | Oakland | 44,168 | $101,043 | $840,700 | $1,867 | 5.2% | 52.4% |
| 94606 | Oakland | 38,746 | $70,769 | $747,600 | $1,775 | 6.9% | 49.4% |
| 94607 | Oakland | 27,891 | $87,937 | $744,600 | $1,875 | 6.3% | 56.7% |
| 94609 | Oakland | 24,854 | $106,698 | $1,147,900 | $2,116 | 4.9% | 66.9% |
| 94610 | Oakland | 32,675 | $130,435 | $1,324,500 | $2,184 | 3.8% | 77.1% |
| 94611 | Oakland | 39,240 | $176,517 | $1,485,000 | $2,274 | 4.0% | 81.9% |
| 94612 | Oakland | 17,663 | $77,069 | $814,000 | $1,936 | 6.4% | 63.1% |
| 94618 | Oakland | 16,845 | $205,552 | $1,789,100 | $2,742 | 4.6% | 87.4% |
| 94619 | Oakland | 28,044 | $129,879 | $997,300 | $2,131 | 5.1% | 65.9% |
| 94621 | Oakland | 34,658 | $53,106 | $537,600 | $1,527 | 9.3% | 23.7% |
| 94566 | Pleasanton | 44,782 | $187,721 | $1,592,200 | $2,639 | 3.9% | 74.2% |
| 94588 | Pleasanton | 34,423 | $186,569 | $1,277,200 | $3,287 | 5.9% | 75.5% |
| 94577 | San Leandro | 47,533 | $110,989 | $824,900 | $2,199 | 4.8% | 51.2% |
| 94578 | San Leandro | 41,567 | $89,149 | $793,500 | $2,077 | 6.5% | 37.1% |
| 94579 | San Leandro | 19,955 | $94,193 | $815,900 | $1,972 | 7.6% | 37.4% |
| 94580 | San Lorenzo | 28,866 | $110,106 | $820,100 | $2,164 | 5.7% | 36.7% |
| 94586 | Sunol | 1,011 | $198,942 | $1,557,900 | $3,501 | 6.4% | 57.3% |
| 94587 | Union City | 68,141 | $137,194 | $1,058,200 | $2,713 | 5.0% | 54.3% |