Oakland, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94610
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,287
- 5,182/sq mi High-density area
- $134,507
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,379,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oakland pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,182
- people per sq mi
- 38%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94610 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 94610 (Oakland, CA) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 274.9 in 2023 to 297.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94610 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oakland, Alameda County, California, with 29,287 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 5,182 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94610 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,507 (32% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $93,337. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,379,700 (79% above the average California ZIP), with only 38.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,209.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alameda County, so 94610 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 94610
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakland, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94610.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
167 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
142 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
79 establishments
- Retail trade 53
Retail trade
53 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 94610, 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
29,287
Population
5.7
Area (sq mi)
5,182
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94610?
40.6
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
17.6%
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?
$134,507
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$93,337
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94610 ranks among California ZIPs
Oakland, 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)
$134,507 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
18,221housing units
18,221
Total Housing Units
16,372
Occupied Units
1,849
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,379,700
Median Home Value
+79% vs state ZIP avg
$2,209
Median Rent
1955
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
+8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94610 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -6.1% | 248 |
| 2021 | +4.9% | 260 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 284 |
| 2023 | -3.3% | 275 |
| 2024 | +8.1% | 297 |
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 776 business establishments in ZIP 94610, employing approximately 5,572 people with a combined annual payroll of $301,200,000.
776
Businesses
5,572
Employees
$301.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 167 | 21.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 142 | 18.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 91 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 79 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 53 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 36 | 4.6% |
| Educational services | 33 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 3.7% |
| Information | 23 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.2% |
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 94610 vs 94606 →
ZIP 94610 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
- 94606
Oakland (94606)
36,672 residents
- 94611
Oakland (94611)
36,565 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
Oakland (94609)
20,596 residents
- 94618 16,046
Oakland (94618)
16,046 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94610 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94610 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94618
Oakland (94618)
$201,780 median income
- 94611
Oakland (94611)
$180,549 median income
- 94705
Berkeley (94705)
$167,970 median income
- 94610
Oakland (94610)
$134,507 median income
- 94602
Oakland (94602)
$122,263 median income
- 94608
Emeryville (94608)
$120,239 median income
- 94609
Oakland (94609)
$107,834 median income
- 94607
Oakland (94607)
$94,863 median income
- 94612 $74,037
Oakland (94612)
$74,037 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94610 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94606 | Oakland, CA | 36,672 | 1.4 mi |
| 94612 | Oakland, CA | 14,389 | 1.5 mi |
| 94618 | Oakland, CA | 16,046 | 2.3 mi |
| 94602 | Oakland, CA | 28,329 | 2.0 mi |
| 94609 | Oakland, CA | 20,596 | 2.0 mi |
| 94705 | Berkeley, CA | 12,762 | 3.7 mi |
| 94601 | Oakland, CA | 50,294 | 2.7 mi |
| 94611 | Oakland, CA | 36,565 | 2.5 mi |
| 94607 | Oakland, CA | 24,978 | 3.2 mi |
| 94608 | Emeryville, CA | 28,019 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94610, 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 (29,287 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 94610 in?
ZIP code 94610 (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 94610?
ZIP code 94610 in Oakland, CA has a population of 29,287 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94610?
The median household income in ZIP 94610 is $134,507, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94610?
The median home value in ZIP 94610 is $1,379,700, which is 396% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94610?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94610 is White at 52.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94610?
ZIP code 94610 has 776 business establishments employing approximately 5,572 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94610?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94610 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (167), Health care and social assistance (142), Other services (except public administration) (91). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94610?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94610 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 94610?
In ZIP code 94610, 78.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.4% 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 94610?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94610 is 31.6 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 94610?
In ZIP code 94610, approximately 38.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94610?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94610 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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