94720 ZIP Code — Berkeley, CA

Alameda County, California

ZIP code 94720 is located in Berkeley, California, within Alameda County. It covers approximately 0.71 square miles and serves a population of 5,322 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 341/510.

About ZIP code 94720

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($74,861) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 94720 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,322

population

0.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

94720 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 94720

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Berkeley	Acceptable
Berkeley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

94704 Berkeley (0.6 mi) 94709 Berkeley (0.7 mi) 94705 Berkeley (1.1 mi) 94703 Berkeley (1.2 mi) 94708 Berkeley (1.8 mi) 94702 Berkeley (1.9 mi) 94707 Berkeley (2.2 mi) 94618 Oakland (2.2 mi) 94706 Albany (2.4 mi) 94609 Oakland (2.8 mi) 94710 Berkeley (2.9 mi) 94611 Oakland (3.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,322
Population density	7,496 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.71 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.8746
Longitude	-122.2547
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	341/510

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.3%	24.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	23.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	30.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	21.7%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

5,322

Population

7,496

People per sq mi

19.6

Median age

$74,861

Median household income

$10,376

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,917

Median monthly rent

39.4%

Home ownership

19.9%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

208

Housing units

74.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

1,401

15–19

1,691

780

20–24

942

118

25–34

143

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	253	4.8%
18 and over	5,069	95.2%
65 and over	34	0.6%
Median age	19.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 35.7%

Asian 31.4%

Two or more races 10.7%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Other race 6%

Black or African American 5.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,100	35.7%
Asian	1,847	31.4%
Two or more races	628	10.7%
Hispanic or Latino	564	9.6%
Other race	356	6%
Black or African American	340	5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	38	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.3%	24.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	23.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	30.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	21.7%	13.3%

Under $10k 12.9%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 5.8%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$200k+ 37.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.9%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	5.8%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	5.2%
$200k+	37.4%
Median income	$74,861

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 45.9%

$500k–$1M 18.0%

$1M+ 36.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,917
Owner occupied	39.4%
Renter occupied	60.6%
Vacant	48.7%
Single-family detached	15.2%
Large apartment buildings	50.3%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	1.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	18.5%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	19.9%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	36.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	55.3%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	2.6%
4 bedrooms	3.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	41.3%
1 vehicle	44.5%
2 vehicles	14.2%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.6%
Electricity	35.5%
No fuel used	12.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	69	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	9	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	77	49.7%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	47	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	21.9%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	95.3%	96.9%
Married	3.1%	3.1%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	1.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 59.6%

Graduate / professional 15.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	74.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	0.2%
Elementary school	12	0.2%
High school	5	0.1%
College / grad school	5,034	99.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 24.1%

Professional & management 13.9%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Retail trade 4.4%

Public administration 3.4%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Information 0.5%

Construction 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.2%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	35.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.7%
Production & transportation	1.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.0%
Government	30.4%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	13.7%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	13.1%
Walk	43.4%
Work from home	16.1%
Other means	9.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.5

Poverty

All people 19.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 24.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.8%
Retirement income	16.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	17.1%
High blood pressure	9.1%
High cholesterol	9.3%
Diabetes	1.9%
Heart disease	0.9%
Stroke	0.6%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	3.9%
Kidney disease	0.9%
Pulmonary disease	2.2%
Cancer	0.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.1%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	17.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	20.3%
Poor physical health	5.7%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	58.3%
Visited dentist	54.9%
Cholesterol screening	74.0%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	0.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.7%
Public insurance	14.6%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,281	99.2%
Spanish	333	6.3%
Other Indo-European	63	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.5%
Other languages	217	4.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,147	77.9%
Born in same state	4,032	75.8%
Born in different state	3,048	57.3%
Foreign born	115	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,175	22.1%
Not a US citizen	230	19.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	240	4.5%
Arab	145	2.7%
French	104	2%
Polish	35	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	21	0.4%
English	17	0.3%
Dutch	10	0.2%
Norwegian	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	2.9%
Internet access	90.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94720

What city is ZIP code 94720 in?

ZIP code 94720 is primarily assigned to Berkeley, California.

What county is ZIP code 94720 in?

ZIP code 94720 falls within Alameda County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 94720?

75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 94720 mostly rentals?

61% of occupied units in ZIP code 94720 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94720?

20% of residents in ZIP code 94720 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 94720?

ZIP code 94720 has an estimated population of 5,322 residents, with a density of 7,549 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 94720 in?

ZIP code 94720 observes the PST timezone.