94606 ZIP Code — Oakland, CA
Alameda County, California
ZIP code 94606 is located in Oakland, California, within Alameda County. It covers approximately 2.33 square miles and serves a population of 38,459 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 341/510.
About ZIP code 94606
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. Median home value is $709,400. Renters make up the majority at 81%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $71,442.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.
38,459
population
2.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
94606 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 94606
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oakland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
94610 Oakland (1.5 mi)
94617 Oakland (1.6 mi)
94666 Oakland (1.7 mi)
94622 Oakland (1.7 mi)
94659 Oakland (1.7 mi)
94649 Oakland (1.7 mi)
94660 Oakland (1.7 mi)
94601 Oakland (1.8 mi)
94612 Oakland (1.8 mi)
94615 Oakland (2 mi)
94501 Alameda (2.2 mi)
94602 Oakland (2.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,459 |
| Population density | 16,506 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.7899 |
| Longitude | -122.2444 |
| 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 | 40.5% | 24.6% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 23.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.2% | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 21.7% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
38,459
Population
16,506
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$71,442
Median household income
$42,097
Per capita income
$709,400
Median home value
$1,711
Median monthly rent
19.5%
Home ownership
16.7%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
4,746
Housing units
42.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
764
Under 5
789
837
5–9
865
995
10–14
1,027
807
15–19
833
849
20–24
878
4,193
25–34
4,332
3,183
35–44
3,289
2,489
45–54
2,572
1,122
55–59
1,159
1,136
60–64
1,174
1,484
65–74
1,533
685
75–84
708
372
85+
384
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,362 | 16.5% |
| 18 and over | 32,097 | 83.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,166 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 37.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
28.4%
White
20.7%
Hispanic or Latino
15.7%
Black or African American
14.4%
Other race
12.8%
Two or more races
6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 12,957 | 28.4% |
| White | 9,453 | 20.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,142 | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 6,558 | 14.4% |
| Other race | 5,842 | 12.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,083 | 6.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 400 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 166 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.5% | 24.6% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 23.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.2% | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 21.7% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
7.3%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
12.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 12.3% |
| Median income | $71,442 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
0.7%
$150k–$200k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
2.5%
$300k–$500k
11.8%
$500k–$1M
66.8%
$1M+
16.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $709,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,711 |
| Owner occupied | 19.5% |
| Renter occupied | 80.5% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
| Single-family detached | 21.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 21.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 3.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.07 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 13.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 32.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.4% |
| 3 or more | 9.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.1% |
| Electricity | 32.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 3.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,665 | 29.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,282 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,638 | 29.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,107 | 32.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,384 | 21.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,817 | 24.3% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.3% | 46.6% |
| Married | 40.4% | 33.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
17.4%
Some college, no degree
14.1%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
28.3%
Graduate / professional
14.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 487 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 448 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,526 | 32.3% |
| High school | 1,464 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,895 | 37.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.2%
Professional & management
16.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.7%
Retail trade
7.2%
Other services
7.2%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Construction
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Information
3.9%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.9% |
| Service | 20.5% |
| Sales & office | 15.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.7% |
| Government | 12.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 51.4% |
| Carpool | 7.0% |
| Public transit | 18.1% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 16.9% |
| Other means | 4.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.8 |
Poverty
All people
16.7%
Under 18 years
22.3%
18 and over
15.6%
Married-couple families
10.7%
Female-led households
20.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.3% |
| Retirement income | 11.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.8% |
| High blood pressure | 28.6% |
| High cholesterol | 28.2% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 17.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 4.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.0% |
| Binge drinking | 13.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 14.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.3% |
| Visited dentist | 52.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 905 | 2.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 42.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.2% |
| Public insurance | 43.7% |
| No insurance | 7.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,906 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 9,226 | 25.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,030 | 5.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 339 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 6,192 | 16.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,411 | 60.9% |
| Born in same state | 22,772 | 59.2% |
| Born in different state | 16,236 | 42.2% |
| Foreign born | 639 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15,048 | 39.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,966 | 59.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,380 | 3.6% |
| French | 1,066 | 2.8% |
| Arab | 680 | 1.8% |
| Polish | 283 | 0.7% |
| English | 200 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 127 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 47 | 0.1% |
| German | 31 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 28 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94606
What city is ZIP code 94606 in?
ZIP code 94606 is primarily assigned to Oakland, California.
What county is ZIP code 94606 in?
ZIP code 94606 falls within Alameda County, California.
Is ZIP code 94606 mostly rentals?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 94606 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 94606?
Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 94606 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94606?
17% of residents in ZIP code 94606 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 94606?
The median home value in ZIP code 94606 is $709,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 94606 in?
ZIP code 94606 observes the PST timezone.