Alameda, CA

Census ZIP code profile for Alameda, CA — 2 ZIPs, total population 73,812. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Alameda, CA is covered by 2 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 73,812 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Alameda splits its residents across 2 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Alameda, the median household income averages $154,422 and per-capita income averages $77,066. Poverty rate runs at 5.3% and unemployment at 5.2%. On housing, the average median home value is $1,227,250 with median rent of $2,969 per month, and 65.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 2 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Alameda against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Alameda as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

73,812

Population

$154,422

Median Income

$1,227,250

Median Home Value

42.6

Median Age

How much do residents of Alameda earn?

Median Household Income
$154,422
Per Capita Income
$77,066
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Poverty Rate
5.3%

What does housing look like in Alameda?

Median Home Value
$1,227,250
Median Rent
$2,969/mo
Owner Occupied
65.0%
Housing Units
32,291

Who lives in Alameda?

Bachelor's Degree+
66.3%
High School+
74.8%
Avg Commute
33 min
Foreign Born
26.6%

ZIP Codes in Alameda, CA

Side-by-side: Compare 94501 vs 94502 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
94501 60,212 2,935 America/Los_Angeles
94502 13,600 1,959 America/Los_Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Alameda, CA?
Alameda, CA has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 73,812, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Alameda?
The average median household income across Alameda, CA ZIP codes is $154,422. The poverty rate is 5.3%.
What is the cost of living in Alameda?
The average median home value in Alameda, CA is $1,227,250. Median rent is $2,969/month. 65.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.