Livermore, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94550
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,896
- 78/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $180,295
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,202,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Livermore pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 78
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94550 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 94550 (Livermore, CA) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 308.0 in 2023 to 328.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94550 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Livermore, Alameda County, California, with 46,896 residents across 602.0 square miles, a density of 78 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94550 skews affluent, with a median household income of $180,295 (77% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $82,802. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.8% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,202,500 (56% above the average California ZIP), while 73.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,646.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alameda County, so 94550 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 94550
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Livermore, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94550.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
165 establishments
- Construction
Construction
155 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
140 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
133 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
116 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 94550, Livermore, 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
46,896
Population
602.0
Area (sq mi)
78
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94550?
42.3
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
17.3%
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?
$180,295
Median Household Income
+77% vs state ZIP avg
$82,802
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94550 ranks nationally
Livermore, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$180,295 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
18,443housing units
18,443
Total Housing Units
17,564
Occupied Units
879
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,202,500
Median Home Value
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$2,646
Median Rent
1978
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
329
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+229%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94550 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 226 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 262 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 301 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 308 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 329 |
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 1,278 business establishments in ZIP 94550, employing approximately 25,430 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,473,570,000.
1,278
Businesses
25,430
Employees
$2.5B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 165 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 155 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 140 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 133 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 116 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 113 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 91 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 73 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 67 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 56 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 30 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 25 | 2.0% |
| Information | 18 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.4% |
| 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 94550 vs 95140 →
ZIP 94550 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94550
Livermore (94550)
46,896 residents
- 95377
Tracy (95377)
30,902 residents
- 95140 191
Mount Hamilton (95140)
191 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94550 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94550 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94550
Livermore (94550)
$180,295 median income
- 95140
Mount Hamilton (95140)
$163,594 median income
- 95377
Tracy (95377)
$158,158 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94550 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94550, 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 (46,896 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 94550 in?
ZIP code 94550 (Livermore) 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 94550?
ZIP code 94550 in Livermore, CA has a population of 46,896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94550?
The median household income in ZIP 94550 is $180,295, which is 136% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94550?
The median home value in ZIP 94550 is $1,202,500, which is 332% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94550?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94550 is White at 63.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94550?
ZIP code 94550 has 1,278 business establishments employing approximately 25,430 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94550?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94550 are: Health care and social assistance (165), Construction (155), Professional, scientific, and technical services (140). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94550?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94550 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. 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 94550?
In ZIP code 94550, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.7% 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 94550?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94550 is 28.9 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 94550?
In ZIP code 94550, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94550?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94550 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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