| City: | Oakland, California |
| County: | Alameda County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:01:59 PM |
| Population: | 54,166 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 341 / 510 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 37.7770, -122.2159 |
| Land Area: | 3.199 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 94601 has 54,166 residents and 16,156 households (average 3.20 persons per household). The median age is 34.4 years, younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (53.0%) and Other / Two or More Races (36.6%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than the national average (6.0%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (21.2%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 54,166Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 53,259Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 52,374Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 16,932.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $72,359Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 16,156Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $710,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.77Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 49,479 | 49,138 | 49,279 | 49,990 | 50,024 | 50,369 | 50,763 | 52,299 | 53,039 | 53,104 | 52,950 | 52,102 | 52,289 | 53,259 |
| Decennial Census | 50,294 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 54,166 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.4
Male Median Age: 33.9
Female Median Age: 34.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,625 | 1,830 | 1,929 | 2,076 | 1,993 | 2,281 | 2,499 | 2,223 | 2,111 | 1,897 | 1,687 | 1,457 | 1,211 | 934 | 720 | 384 | 279 | 243 |
| Female | 1,525 | 1,746 | 1,908 | 1,815 | 1,834 | 2,268 | 2,375 | 2,265 | 2,042 | 1,737 | 1,447 | 1,407 | 1,193 | 1,087 | 810 | 504 | 351 | 473 |
| Total | 3,150 | 3,576 | 3,837 | 3,891 | 3,827 | 4,549 | 4,874 | 4,488 | 4,153 | 3,634 | 3,134 | 2,864 | 2,404 | 2,021 | 1,530 | 888 | 630 | 716 |
| White: | 7,794 | 10.16% |
| Black: | 8,460 | 11.03% |
| Hispanic:* | 28,699 | 37.42% |
| Asian: | 8,966 | 11.69% |
| American Indian: | 2,633 | 3.43% |
| Hawaiian: | 319 | 0.42% |
| Other: | 19,832 | 25.86% |
| Total: | 76,703 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 27,379 | 50.55% | 33.9 years |
| Females: | 26,787 | 49.45% | 34.8 years |
| Total: | 54,166 | 100% | 34.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 30,668 | 57.58% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 966 | 1.81% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 8,325 | 15.63% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 13,300 | 40.60% |
| Total Population: | 53,259 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 31,634 | 59.40% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 21,625 | 40.60% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $72,359, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $35,410 (95.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,237. Family households earn a median of $81,205 versus $50,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,580). By gender, male median income is $53,102 and female is $58,426, which is higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $5,324 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.9%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.6%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,949 | $37,609 | $38,305 | $39,601 | $39,184 | $41,918 | $44,666 | $46,830 | $50,122 | $53,433 | $54,972 | $62,825 | $66,651 | $72,359 |
| Median Family Income | $40,068 | $38,734 | $37,210 | $39,678 | $38,598 | $42,815 | $45,523 | $47,679 | $51,231 | $55,813 | $58,875 | $69,282 | $71,919 | $81,205 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,982 | $29,679 | $31,546 | $31,257 | $32,286 | $35,919 | $35,285 | $37,376 | $40,483 | $41,259 | $42,727 | $45,156 | $50,237 | $50,625 |
| Median Male Income | $31,762 | $32,440 | $35,031 | $34,412 | $31,897 | $32,407 | $34,297 | $34,164 | $37,494 | $40,349 | $42,944 | $47,065 | $50,309 | $53,102 |
| Median Female Income | $33,547 | $34,443 | $34,036 | $34,752 | $36,106 | $36,250 | $36,690 | $40,295 | $42,705 | $42,778 | $45,645 | $52,301 | $52,755 | $58,426 |
| Employed: | 25,082 | 58.48% |
| Unemployed: | 1,840 | 4.29% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 15,970 | 37.23% |
| Total: | 42,892 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 7,923 | 31.59% |
| Service: | 5,978 | 23.83% |
| Sales and Office: | 4,826 | 19.24% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2,883 | 11.49% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3,472 | 13.84% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 25,082 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $710,000, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $349,500 (96.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $230,000. The median gross rent is $1,721, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $784 (83.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $450. Of occupied housing, owners make up 36.38% (73.94% with a mortgage, 26.06% free-and-clear) and renters 63.62% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.09%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $360,500 | $292,500 | $267,300 | $262,300 | $274,700 | $303,800 | $364,500 | $417,400 | $480,000 | $524,600 | $581,800 | $649,100 | $703,100 | $710,000 |
| Less than $500: | 815 | 7.65% |
| $500 to $999: | 987 | 9.27% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2,147 | 20.17% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2,831 | 26.59% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,629 | 15.30% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 1,030 | 9.67% |
| $3,000 or more: | 966 | 9.07% |
| No Rent: | 242 | 2.27% |
| Total: | 10,647 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $937 | $980 | $995 | $1,006 | $1,043 | $1,082 | $1,145 | $1,187 | $1,271 | $1,344 | $1,437 | $1,596 | $1,651 | $1,721 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4,501 | 26.90% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,586 | 9.48% |
| Renter Occupied: | 10,647 | 63.62% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 16,734 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 16,734 | 94.91% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 897 | 5.09% |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,631 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 8,673 | 49.19% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8,859 | 50.25% |
| Other Units: | 99 | 0.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,631 | 100% |
In 2024, 26.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 71.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.20%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 46.00%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 13.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 10.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.07%). College enrollment is 26.96%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 6,715 | 18.50% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,668 | 10.10% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 8,094 | 22.29% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,452 | 17.77% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,910 | 5.26% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,004 | 16.54% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,462 | 9.54% |
| Total: | 36,305 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 25,922 | 71.40% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9,466 | 26.07% |
| Private Insurance: | 27,153 | 57.18% |
| Public Insurance: | 24,327 | 51.23% |
| No Insurance: | 5,388 | 11.35% |
| Total: | 47,490 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 51,480 | 108.40% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 25.4% | 26.7% | 25.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 25.0% | 23.4% | 25.2% | 23.9% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 16.1% | 14.6% | 13.6% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 606 | 4.59% |
| Kindergarten: | 638 | 4.83% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,288 | 40.07% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,108 | 23.55% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,558 | 26.96% |
| Total: | 13,198 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,244 | 9.43% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 9,034 | 68.45% |
ZIP Code 94601 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 792 business establishments, employing about 10,209 people with an annual payroll of $577,657,000. USPS data shows 16,367 residential mailboxes and 1,619 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 16,367Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,619Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 19,240Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 9,769Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 6,249Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 792Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $134,848,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $577,657,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 10,209Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 94601 is located in Alameda County, California, within the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41860) and California's 12nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,335,391 people, about 1.25% of whom live in ZIP Code 94601, and is subdivided into the Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley, CA division. It covers 3.199 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.095 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 41860Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley, CA (CBSA Div 36084)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 4,335,391Source: Census |
| MSA: | San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.199 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.095 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 12Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 38.97 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Oakland, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0653000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Oakland city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 94601 is in the Oakland Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 19 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.