Alameda, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94501
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 60,212
- 2,935/sq mi High-density area
- $127,906
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,250,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alameda pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,935
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94501 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 94501 (Alameda, CA) fell -4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 334.3 in 2023 to 321.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alameda, Alameda County, California, with 60,212 residents across 20.5 square miles, a density of 2,935 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94501 skews affluent, with a median household income of $127,906 (26% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,108. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,250,300 (62% above the average California ZIP), with only 44.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,437.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alameda County, so 94501 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 94501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alameda, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94501.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
246 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
234 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
227 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
164 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
160 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94501, Alameda, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
60,212
Population
20.5
Area (sq mi)
2,935
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94501?
40.4
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
25.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$127,906
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$74,108
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94501 ranks nationally
Alameda, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$127,906 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
27,300housing units
27,300
Total Housing Units
25,208
Occupied Units
2,092
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,250,300
Median Home Value
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$2,437
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
321
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+221%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94501 have decreased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.8% | 263 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 281 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 326 |
| 2023 | +2.6% | 334 |
| 2024 | -4.0% | 321 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,629 business establishments in ZIP 94501, employing approximately 20,851 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,724,975,000.
1,629
Businesses
20,851
Employees
$1.7B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 246 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 234 | 14.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 227 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 164 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 160 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 114 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 107 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 71 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 53 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 46 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 40 | 2.5% |
| Information | 38 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 94501 vs 94612 →
ZIP 94501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94501
Alameda (94501)
60,212 residents
- 94601
Oakland (94601)
50,294 residents
- 94606
Oakland (94606)
36,672 residents
- 94610
Oakland (94610)
29,287 residents
- 94602
Oakland (94602)
28,329 residents
- 94608
Emeryville (94608)
28,019 residents
- 94607
Oakland (94607)
24,978 residents
- 94609 20,596
Oakland (94609)
20,596 residents
- 94703 19,846
Berkeley (94703)
19,846 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94501 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94502
Alameda (94502)
$180,938 median income
- 94610
Oakland (94610)
$134,507 median income
- 94501
Alameda (94501)
$127,906 median income
- 94602
Oakland (94602)
$122,263 median income
- 94608
Emeryville (94608)
$120,239 median income
- 94703
Berkeley (94703)
$109,881 median income
- 94609
Oakland (94609)
$107,834 median income
- 94607
Oakland (94607)
$94,863 median income
- 94612
Oakland (94612)
$74,037 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94501 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94612 | Oakland, CA | 14,389 | 2.3 mi |
| 94606 | Oakland, CA | 36,672 | 2.0 mi |
| 94607 | Oakland, CA | 24,978 | 2.6 mi |
| 94601 | Oakland, CA | 50,294 | 3.1 mi |
| 94610 | Oakland, CA | 29,287 | 3.1 mi |
| 94609 | Oakland, CA | 20,596 | 4.1 mi |
| 94608 | Emeryville, CA | 28,019 | 4.3 mi |
| 94502 | Alameda, CA | 13,600 | 3.2 mi |
| 94703 | Berkeley, CA | 19,846 | 6.1 mi |
| 94602 | Oakland, CA | 28,329 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94501, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (60,212 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 94501 in?
ZIP code 94501 (Alameda) is located in Alameda County, California. Alameda County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alameda-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94501?
ZIP code 94501 in Alameda, CA has a population of 60,212 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94501?
The median household income in ZIP 94501 is $127,906, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94501?
The median home value in ZIP 94501 is $1,250,300, which is 349% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94501 is White at 44.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94501?
ZIP code 94501 has 1,629 business establishments employing approximately 20,851 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94501 are: Health care and social assistance (246), Accommodation and food services (234), Professional, scientific, and technical services (227). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94501 decreased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94501?
In ZIP code 94501, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 94501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94501 is 31.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94501?
In ZIP code 94501, approximately 44.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94501 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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