Oakland ZIP Code List — Alameda County, CA

There are 26 unique ZIP codes in Oakland, California. Area code: 341/510.

ZIP codes

58.12

sq mi land

4.36

sq mi water

341/510

area code

Oakland, CA ZIP code map

About Oakland, CA

Oakland, California, is a vibrant city located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Known for its rich cultural diversity, thriving arts scene, and burgeoning culinary landscape, Oakland has carved out a unique identity amidst the bustling California metropolis. The city is characterized by its eclectic neighborhoods, vibrant street murals, and a strong sense of community, making it a destination for both residents and visitors alike.

Location & geography

Situated on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, Oakland is bordered by water to the west and rolling hills to the east. The city's landscape features notable natural features such as the beautiful Lake Merritt and the expansive Redwood Regional Park. Oakland lies approximately 10 miles east of San Francisco and about 30 miles south of Berkeley, making it an integral part of the Bay Area's urban environment.

Community & economy

Oakland's community is marked by its rich tapestry of cultures, resulting from a long history of immigration and social movements. As an urban environment, the city hosts a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, with diverse neighborhoods catering to various lifestyles. The economy thrives on industries such as healthcare, logistics, and technology, with numerous local businesses contributing to the vibrant daily life of its residents.

Transportation

Major highways running through or near Oakland include Interstate 880, which connects the city to both San Jose and San Francisco, as well as Highway 24, leading to the East Bay hills. Oakland is served by the Oakland International Airport, located approximately 10 miles south of downtown. Public transit options include the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system, which facilitates easy access to surrounding cities, as well as bus services throughout the region.

History

Oakland's history began as a small settlement and transformed over the years into a significant urban center, particularly during the California Gold Rush. The city grew rapidly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and became known for its shipbuilding industry during World War II. Oakland's diverse history also includes the civil rights movements and significant cultural contributions, particularly through music and arts.

Did you know?

One surprising fact about Oakland is that it is home to the first ever U.S. playground, which was established in 1887. Additionally, the city boasts a diverse culinary scene, being recognized as one of the top cities for food lovers, with everything from gourmet food trucks to Michelin-starred restaurants.

ZIP codes for Oakland, CA (26)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
94601	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94602	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94603	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94604	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94605	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94606	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94607	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94609	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94610	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94611	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94612	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94613	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94614	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94615	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94617	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94618	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94619	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94621	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94622	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94623	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94624	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94649	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94659	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94660	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94661	Oakland	Alameda	View map
94666	Oakland	Alameda	View map

Demographics & statistics

424,518

Population

38.0

Median age

$99,222

Median household income

$58,237

Per capita income

$948,469

Median home value

$1,912

Median monthly rent

43.3%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

84,559

Housing units

50.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

11,863

Under 5

12,252

10,958

5–9

11,317

11,305

10–14

11,674

10,531

15–19

10,875

10,647

20–24

10,996

38,817

25–34

40,088

33,696

35–44

34,799

26,604

45–54

27,474

12,263

55–59

12,665

11,671

60–64

12,053

17,954

65–74

18,542

8,710

75–84

8,995

3,822

85+

3,947

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	82,753	18.8%
18 and over	341,765	81.2%
65 and over	61,970	15.0%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 26.5%

Hispanic or Latino 18.5%

Black or African American 17.2%

Other race 15.1%

Asian 13.3%

Two or more races 8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	137,977	26.5%
Hispanic or Latino	96,566	18.5%
Black or African American	89,707	17.2%
Other race	78,453	15.1%
Asian	69,374	13.3%
Two or more races	41,766	8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5,061	1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2,180	0.4%

Household income

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 22.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	22.7%
Median income	$99,222

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 1.8%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 46.5%

$1M+ 37.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$948,469
Median rent / month	$1,912
Owner occupied	43.3%
Renter occupied	56.7%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	43.9%
Large apartment buildings	21.6%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	36.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.3%
1 bedroom	22.8%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	24.2%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.9%
1 vehicle	41.2%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	14.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.6%
Electricity	29.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	61,366	37.3%
Cohabiting couple	13,789	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	36,395	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	53,147	32.4%
Households with children under 18	44,197	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	44,626	27.0%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.9%	42.6%
Married	43.4%	37.9%
Separated	1.6%	2.1%
Widowed	1.9%	6.9%
Divorced	7.2%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 15.6%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 27.7%

Graduate / professional 22.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	50.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6,394	7.3%
Kindergarten	5,291	5.5%
Elementary school	34,261	35.8%
High school	18,773	19.5%
College / grad school	27,448	31.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Professional & management 19.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Retail trade 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Construction 6.1%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Other services 5.9%

Public administration 4.2%

Information 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.2%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	47.3%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	16.9%
Walk	3.4%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 15.9%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 17.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.8%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	29.0%
High cholesterol	28.0%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	18.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.8%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11,205	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.7%
Public insurance	36.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	400,403	94.5%
Spanish	59,272	13.7%
Other Indo-European	28,128	6.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2,275	0.6%
Other languages	24,344	6.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	312,087	74.5%
Born in same state	304,335	72.6%
Born in different state	215,993	50.2%
Foreign born	7,752	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	112,431	25.5%
Not a US citizen	55,869	53.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	23,120	5.4%
French	21,185	5%
Arab	6,864	1.6%
Polish	3,635	0.9%
English	2,197	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	1,594	0.4%
Irish	1,305	0.3%
Norwegian	839	0.2%
German	732	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Oakland, CA have?

Oakland, CA has 20 ZIP codes: 94601, 94602, 94603, 94605, 94606, 94607, 94609, 94610, 94611, 94612, 94615, 94617, 94618, 94619, 94621, 94622, 94649, 94659, 94660, 94666. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Oakland, CA?

The primary ZIP code for Oakland, CA is 94601. The city uses area code 341 or 510 for phone service.

What county is Oakland, CA in?

Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.

How many ZIP codes are in Oakland, CA?

Oakland, CA has 20 ZIP codes.

What ZIP code is the University of California, Berkeley's Oakland campus and related facilities located in?

UC Berkeley's Oakland campus and many university-affiliated facilities are primarily located in ZIP code 94612, which covers the Piedmont Avenue area and surrounding academic districts.

Which ZIP codes cover Oakland's downtown business district and Jack London Square waterfront area?

Oakland's downtown core and Jack London Square are located in ZIP codes 94607 and 94606, which encompass the central commercial and waterfront districts.