94603 ZIP Code — Oakland, CA
Alameda County, California
ZIP code 94603 is located in Oakland, California, within Alameda County. It covers approximately 2.70 square miles and serves a population of 37,042 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 341/510.
About ZIP code 94603
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $547,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 45%.
Median household income is $64,656.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.
37,042
population
2.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
94603 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 94603
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94603. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oakland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
94605 Oakland (1.6 mi)
94577 San Leandro (1.8 mi)
94621 Oakland (1.9 mi)
94546 Castro Valley (3.3 mi)
94578 San Leandro (3.3 mi)
94619 Oakland (3.4 mi)
94601 Oakland (3.4 mi)
94579 San Leandro (3.7 mi)
94502 Alameda (3.8 mi)
94580 San Lorenzo (4.7 mi)
94602 Oakland (4.8 mi)
94606 Oakland (5.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,042 |
| Population density | 13,719 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.70 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.7394 |
| Longitude | -122.1748 |
| 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 | 44.9% | 24.6% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 23.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.1% | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 21.7% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
37,042
Population
13,719
People per sq mi
32.9
Median age
$64,656
Median household income
$25,774
Per capita income
$547,600
Median home value
$1,772
Median monthly rent
45.3%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
5,258
Housing units
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,440
Under 5
1,437
1,256
5–9
1,254
1,564
10–14
1,560
1,268
15–19
1,266
1,301
20–24
1,298
3,157
25–34
3,151
2,692
35–44
2,687
2,316
45–54
2,312
1,183
55–59
1,181
798
60–64
796
848
65–74
847
521
75–84
519
195
85+
195
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,965 | 26.9% |
| 18 and over | 27,077 | 73.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,125 | 8.4% |
| Median age | 32.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
34.9%
Other race
30.5%
Black or African American
17.6%
White
6%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 19,828 | 34.9% |
| Other race | 17,337 | 30.5% |
| Black or African American | 9,988 | 17.6% |
| White | 3,391 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 3,287 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 2,294 | 4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 643 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 102 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.9% | 24.6% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 23.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.1% | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 21.7% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $64,656 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
1.1%
$200k–$300k
5.5%
$300k–$500k
30.0%
$500k–$1M
57.3%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $547,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,772 |
| Owner occupied | 45.3% |
| Renter occupied | 54.7% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 63.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 27.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% |
| 3 or more | 25.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.2% |
| Electricity | 15.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 5.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,314 | 40.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 757 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,121 | 20.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,382 | 32.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,511 | 42.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,258 | 21.4% |
| Average household size | 3.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.7% | 43.1% |
| Married | 38.2% | 35.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.6%
Some HS, no diploma
11.2%
HS graduate
32.7%
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Associate's degree
6.9%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 73.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 630 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 843 | 8.2% |
| Elementary school | 4,187 | 40.6% |
| High school | 2,092 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,557 | 24.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.8%
Construction
12.9%
Professional & management
12.7%
Retail trade
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Other services
6.4%
Public administration
4.1%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.6% |
| Service | 23.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.4% |
| Production & transportation | 19.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.9% |
| Government | 11.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.6% |
| Carpool | 13.7% |
| Public transit | 7.8% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.5%
Under 18 years
18.2%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
24.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.6% |
| Retirement income | 16.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 8.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 26.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 18.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 3.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 28.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.0% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.6% |
| Poor physical health | 12.5% |
| No health insurance | 23.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.5% |
| Visited dentist | 45.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 22.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 829 | 3.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 41.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.2% |
| Public insurance | 47.1% |
| No insurance | 7.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,165 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 7,335 | 21.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 6,113 | 17.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 1,019 | 3.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,596 | 66.4% |
| Born in same state | 24,222 | 65.4% |
| Born in different state | 21,055 | 56.8% |
| Foreign born | 374 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12,446 | 33.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,692 | 29.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 254 | 0.7% |
| French | 153 | 0.4% |
| Italian | 107 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 93 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 68 | 0.2% |
| English | 19 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 28.5% |
| Internet access | 90.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94603
What city is ZIP code 94603 in?
ZIP code 94603 is primarily assigned to Oakland, California.
What county is ZIP code 94603 in?
ZIP code 94603 falls within Alameda County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 94603?
Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 94603 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 94603?
The median home value in ZIP code 94603 is $547,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 94603?
ZIP code 94603 has an estimated population of 37,042 residents, with a density of 13,729 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 94603?
The median household income in ZIP code 94603 is $64,656, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 94603 in?
ZIP code 94603 observes the PST timezone.