City

Emeryville, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Alameda County  ·  California

👥33,998Population
💰$116,306Median HH Income▲ 52% above avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$826,900Median Home Value▲ 197% above avg
🎓69.1%College Grads▲ 78% above avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.9%Hispanic: 12.8%Black: 22.8%Asian: 16.3%Other: 7.3%Race
White38.9%
Hispanic12.8%
Black22.8%
Asian16.3%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
48%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads69.1% ▲ 78% above avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma438 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,627 (10.3%)
Some College1,509 (5.9%)
Associates3,269 (12.9%)
Bachelors1,308 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree16,257 (64%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 10.3%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 64%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad10.3%
Some College5.9%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate64.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 33%Renter: 67%Tenure
Owner33.0%
Renter67.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
82%

Financials

Median HH Income$116,306 ▲ 52% above avg
Median Home Value$826,900 ▲ 197% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,561/mo
Total Housing Units17,956
Vacant Units1,745

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
42%
Public Transit
17%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
67%
About Emeryville, CA

Emeryville is a city in California, located in Alameda County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 33,998 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.4 years.

Economically, Emeryville is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $116,306 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Emeryville is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $826,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,561 per month. At 33.0% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Emeryville is highly educated. 69.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 38.9%.

Emeryville, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Emeryville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94608 33,998 $116,306 $826,900 $2,561 6.1% 69.1% 33.0%