Alameda, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94502
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,600
- 1,959/sq mi High-density area
- $180,938
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,204,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.7%
- 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 low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,959
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94502 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 94502 (Alameda, CA) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 314.4 in 2023 to 323.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94502 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alameda, Alameda County, California, home to 13,600 residents across 6.9 square miles, a density of 1,959 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94502 skews affluent, with a median household income of $180,938 (78% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $80,024. The poverty rate is 2.5%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,204,200 (56% above the average California ZIP), while 86.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alameda County, so 94502 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 94502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alameda, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94502.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
65 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Wholesale trade 22
Wholesale trade
22 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 21
Real estate and rental and leasing
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 20
Accommodation and food services
20 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 94502, 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
13,600
Population
6.9
Area (sq mi)
1,959
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94502?
44.8
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
28.2%
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?
$180,938
Median Household Income
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$80,024
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
34.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94502 ranks among California ZIPs
Alameda, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$180,938 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,583 California 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
4,991housing units
4,991
Total Housing Units
4,780
Occupied Units
211
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,204,200
Median Home Value
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1984
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
+3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
324
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+224%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94502 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.7% | 249 |
| 2021 | +5.9% | 264 |
| 2022 | +8.7% | 287 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 314 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 324 |
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 270 business establishments in ZIP 94502, employing approximately 11,737 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,627,655,000.
270
Businesses
11,737
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 65 | 24.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 11.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 12 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 9 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 3.0% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.2% |
| Information | 6 | 2.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.5% |
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 94502 vs 94621 →
ZIP 94502 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
- 94577
San Leandro (94577)
45,560 residents
- 94606
Oakland (94606)
36,672 residents
- 94603
Oakland (94603)
31,403 residents
- 94621
Oakland (94621)
29,870 residents
- 94610
Oakland (94610)
29,287 residents
- 94602
Oakland (94602)
28,329 residents
- 94612 14,389
Oakland (94612)
14,389 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94502 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94502 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
- 94577
San Leandro (94577)
$108,772 median income
- 94603
Oakland (94603)
$76,723 median income
- 94612
Oakland (94612)
$74,037 median income
- 94606
Oakland (94606)
$72,470 median income
- 94601 $72,359
Oakland (94601)
$72,359 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94502 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94621 | Oakland, CA | 29,870 | 1.8 mi |
| 94606 | Oakland, CA | 36,672 | 3.8 mi |
| 94603 | Oakland, CA | 31,403 | 3.3 mi |
| 94601 | Oakland, CA | 50,294 | 3.0 mi |
| 94501 | Alameda, CA | 60,212 | 3.2 mi |
| 94610 | Oakland, CA | 29,287 | 5.2 mi |
| 94577 | San Leandro, CA | 45,560 | 4.3 mi |
| 94612 | Oakland, CA | 14,389 | 5.2 mi |
| 94602 | Oakland, CA | 28,329 | 5.0 mi |
| 94613 | Oakland, CA | 715 | 4.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94502, 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 (13,600 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 94502 in?
ZIP code 94502 (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 94502?
ZIP code 94502 in Alameda, CA has a population of 13,600 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94502?
The median household income in ZIP 94502 is $180,938, which is 137% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94502?
The median home value in ZIP 94502 is $1,204,200, which is 333% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94502?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94502 is Asian at 41.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94502?
ZIP code 94502 has 270 business establishments employing approximately 11,737 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94502?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94502 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (65), Health care and social assistance (31), Wholesale trade (22). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94502?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94502 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 224%. 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 94502?
In ZIP code 94502, 79.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.7% 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 94502?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94502 is 34.5 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 94502?
In ZIP code 94502, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94502?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94502 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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