Oakland, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94603
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,403
- 3,717/sq mi High-density area
- $76,723
- Median income Near-median income area
- $614,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oakland pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,717
- people per sq mi
- 48%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94603 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 94603 (Oakland, CA) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 331.8 in 2023 to 338.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94603 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oakland, Alameda County, California, with 31,403 residents across 8.4 square miles, a density of 3,717 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94603 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,723 (25% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,661. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $614,700 (20% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,842; owner occupancy is 47.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alameda County, so 94603 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 94603
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakland, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94603.
- Construction
Construction
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
25 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 94603, Oakland, 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
31,403
Population
8.4
Area (sq mi)
3,717
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94603?
34.8
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
37.9%
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?
$76,723
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$27,661
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94603 ranks nationally
Oakland, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$76,723 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
11,133housing units
11,133
Total Housing Units
10,527
Occupied Units
606
Vacant Units
3.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$614,700
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,842
Median Rent
1950
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
339
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+239%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94603 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +239% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 304 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 337 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 370 |
| 2023 | -10.4% | 332 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 339 |
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 303 business establishments in ZIP 94603, employing approximately 4,003 people with a combined annual payroll of $360,554,000.
303
Businesses
4,003
Employees
$360.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 52 | 17.2% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 14.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 2.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.0% |
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 94603 vs 94621 →
ZIP 94603 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94601
Oakland (94601)
50,294 residents
- 94577
San Leandro (94577)
45,560 residents
- 94605
Oakland (94605)
39,016 residents
- 94578
San Leandro (94578)
38,558 residents
- 94603
Oakland (94603)
31,403 residents
- 94621
Oakland (94621)
29,870 residents
- 94602
Oakland (94602)
28,329 residents
- 94619
Oakland (94619)
23,299 residents
- 94579
San Leandro (94579)
20,571 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94603 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94603 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
- 94619
Oakland (94619)
$129,867 median income
- 94602
Oakland (94602)
$122,263 median income
- 94577
San Leandro (94577)
$108,772 median income
- 94605
Oakland (94605)
$106,068 median income
- 94579
San Leandro (94579)
$99,040 median income
- 94578
San Leandro (94578)
$94,084 median income
- 94603
Oakland (94603)
$76,723 median income
- 94601 $72,359
Oakland (94601)
$72,359 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94603 ranks #8 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 | 1.6 mi |
| 94577 | San Leandro, CA | 45,560 | 1.6 mi |
| 94613 | Oakland, CA | 715 | 3.1 mi |
| 94605 | Oakland, CA | 39,016 | 2.4 mi |
| 94502 | Alameda, CA | 13,600 | 3.3 mi |
| 94579 | San Leandro, CA | 20,571 | 3.7 mi |
| 94601 | Oakland, CA | 50,294 | 3.5 mi |
| 94578 | San Leandro, CA | 38,558 | 3.6 mi |
| 94619 | Oakland, CA | 23,299 | 3.8 mi |
| 94602 | Oakland, CA | 28,329 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94603, 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 (31,403 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 94603 in?
ZIP code 94603 (Oakland) 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 94603?
ZIP code 94603 in Oakland, CA has a population of 31,403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94603?
The median household income in ZIP 94603 is $76,723, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94603?
The median home value in ZIP 94603 is $614,700, which is 121% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94603?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94603 is African American at 22.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 64.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94603?
ZIP code 94603 has 303 business establishments employing approximately 4,003 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94603?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94603 are: Construction (52), Retail trade (45), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (30). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94603?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94603 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 239%. 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 94603?
In ZIP code 94603, 45.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 94603?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94603 is 27.0 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 94603?
In ZIP code 94603, approximately 47.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94603?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94603 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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