94605 ZIP Code — Oakland, CA
Alameda County, California
ZIP code 94605 is located in Oakland, California, within Alameda County. It covers approximately 8.83 square miles and serves a population of 44,477 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 341/510.
About ZIP code 94605
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 $823,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
The gap between median ($90,685) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
44,477
population
8.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
94605 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 94605
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94605. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oakland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
94603 Oakland (1.6 mi)
94546 Castro Valley (2.2 mi)
94619 Oakland (2.3 mi)
94577 San Leandro (2.8 mi)
94621 Oakland (3.2 mi)
94601 Oakland (3.6 mi)
94578 San Leandro (3.6 mi)
94602 Oakland (4.3 mi)
94579 San Leandro (4.7 mi)
94502 Alameda (5 mi)
94606 Oakland (5.4 mi)
94580 San Lorenzo (5.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,477 |
| Population density | 5,037 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.7565 |
| Longitude | -122.1560 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 341/510 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.7% | 24.6% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.7% | 23.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.4% | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.2% | 21.7% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
44,477
Population
5,037
People per sq mi
40.3
Median age
$90,685
Median household income
$52,446
Per capita income
$823,500
Median home value
$1,740
Median monthly rent
60.7%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
11,221
Housing units
42.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,296
Under 5
1,416
1,127
5–9
1,232
1,073
10–14
1,172
1,074
15–19
1,174
1,003
20–24
1,096
3,208
25–34
3,506
3,252
35–44
3,555
3,255
45–54
3,558
1,127
55–59
1,231
1,461
60–64
1,597
2,008
65–74
2,194
924
75–84
1,010
443
85+
485
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,747 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 35,730 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 7,064 | 15.9% |
| Median age | 40.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
34.4%
Hispanic or Latino
17.7%
White
16.8%
Other race
13.8%
Two or more races
9.7%
Asian
6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 18,610 | 34.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,580 | 17.7% |
| White | 9,076 | 16.8% |
| Other race | 7,478 | 13.8% |
| Two or more races | 5,231 | 9.7% |
| Asian | 3,658 | 6.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 301 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.7% | 24.6% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.7% | 23.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.4% | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.2% | 21.7% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
8.1%
$50k–$75k
10.7%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k+
20.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.0% |
| $200k+ | 20.5% |
| Median income | $90,685 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
0.1%
$150k–$200k
0.2%
$200k–$300k
1.2%
$300k–$500k
10.7%
$500k–$1M
59.6%
$1M+
26.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $823,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,740 |
| Owner occupied | 60.7% |
| Renter occupied | 39.3% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
| Single-family detached | 64.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% |
| 3 or more | 20.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.6% |
| Electricity | 19.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 2.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,647 | 39.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,263 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,110 | 18.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,841 | 34.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,793 | 28.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,072 | 30.1% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.8% | 40.6% |
| Married | 46.1% | 37.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
16.4%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
24.1%
Graduate / professional
17.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 654 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 501 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,502 | 38.3% |
| High school | 2,033 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,459 | 26.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Professional & management
18.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Retail trade
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Public administration
6.0%
Construction
5.8%
Other services
4.5%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.2% |
| Service | 14.9% |
| Sales & office | 16.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 15.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 60.0% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 12.8% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 16.2% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.1 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
23.8%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
24.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.1% |
| Retirement income | 25.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| High blood pressure | 33.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.1% |
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Depression | 15.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.4% |
| Visited dentist | 57.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,604 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 29.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.0% |
| Public insurance | 39.5% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,765 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 4,292 | 10.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,175 | 7.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 918 | 2.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,703 | 80.3% |
| Born in same state | 35,165 | 79.1% |
| Born in different state | 26,660 | 59.9% |
| Foreign born | 538 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,774 | 19.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,534 | 40.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,393 | 3.1% |
| French | 1,064 | 2.4% |
| Arab | 874 | 2% |
| Polish | 343 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 193 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 145 | 0.3% |
| German | 123 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 43 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 39 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.9% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94605
What city is ZIP code 94605 in?
ZIP code 94605 is primarily assigned to Oakland, California.
What county is ZIP code 94605 in?
ZIP code 94605 falls within Alameda County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 94605?
The median home value in ZIP code 94605 is $823,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 94605?
ZIP code 94605 has an estimated population of 44,477 residents, with a density of 5,037 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 94605?
The median household income in ZIP code 94605 is $90,685, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 94605 in?
ZIP code 94605 observes the PST timezone.