Oakland, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94605
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,016
- 1,682/sq mi High-density area
- $106,068
- Median income Above-median income area
- $849,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oakland pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,682
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94605 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 94605 (Oakland, CA) fell -5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 336.2 in 2023 to 317.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94605 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oakland, Alameda County, California, with 39,016 residents across 23.2 square miles, a density of 1,682 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94605 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,068 (4% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,529. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $849,300 (10% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,902; 62.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alameda County, so 94605 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 94605
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakland, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94605.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 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 94605, 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
39,016
Population
23.2
Area (sq mi)
1,682
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94605?
38.6
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
20.4%
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?
$106,068
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$58,529
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94605 ranks nationally
Oakland, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$106,068 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
17,618housing units
17,618
Total Housing Units
16,594
Occupied Units
1,024
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$849,300
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,902
Median Rent
1952
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
-5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
317
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+217%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94605 have decreased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 285 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 316 |
| 2022 | +8.8% | 344 |
| 2023 | -2.2% | 336 |
| 2024 | -5.7% | 317 |
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 459 business establishments in ZIP 94605, employing approximately 3,593 people with a combined annual payroll of $170,197,000.
459
Businesses
3,593
Employees
$170.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 83 | 18.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 52 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 45 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 5.9% |
| Educational services | 20 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.5% |
| Information | 4 | 0.9% |
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 94605 vs 94619 →
ZIP 94605 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
- 94580
San Lorenzo (94580)
27,152 residents
- 94619
Oakland (94619)
23,299 residents
- 94579
San Leandro (94579)
20,571 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94605 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94605 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94619
Oakland (94619)
$129,867 median income
- 94516
Canyon (94516)
$113,333 median income
- 94580
San Lorenzo (94580)
$110,729 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
Oakland (94601)
$72,359 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94605 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94619 | Oakland, CA | 23,299 | 1.5 mi |
| 94603 | Oakland, CA | 31,403 | 2.4 mi |
| 94613 | Oakland, CA | 715 | 2.4 mi |
| 94577 | San Leandro, CA | 45,560 | 3.3 mi |
| 94578 | San Leandro, CA | 38,558 | 3.9 mi |
| 94621 | Oakland, CA | 29,870 | 3.6 mi |
| 94579 | San Leandro, CA | 20,571 | 5.1 mi |
| 94601 | Oakland, CA | 50,294 | 4.0 mi |
| 94516 | Canyon, CA | 211 | 5.2 mi |
| 94580 | San Lorenzo, CA | 27,152 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94605, 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 (39,016 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 94605 in?
ZIP code 94605 (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 94605?
ZIP code 94605 in Oakland, CA has a population of 39,016 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94605?
The median household income in ZIP 94605 is $106,068, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94605?
The median home value in ZIP 94605 is $849,300, which is 205% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94605?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94605 is African American at 38.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94605?
ZIP code 94605 has 459 business establishments employing approximately 3,593 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94605?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94605 are: Health care and social assistance (83), Professional, scientific, and technical services (55), Retail trade (52). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94605?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94605 decreased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 94605?
In ZIP code 94605, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% 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 94605?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94605 is 29.9 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 94605?
In ZIP code 94605, approximately 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94605?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94605 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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