Oakland, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94611
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,565
- 1,337/sq mi High-density area
- $180,549
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,537,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 79.4%
- 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 low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,337
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94611 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 94611 (Oakland, CA) fell -4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.2 in 2023 to 245.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94611 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oakland, Alameda County, California, with 36,565 residents across 27.4 square miles, a density of 1,337 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94611 skews affluent, with a median household income of $180,549 (78% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $118,163. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,537,700 (99% above the average California ZIP), while 60.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,303.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, 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 94611 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 94611
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakland, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94611.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
231 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
181 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
124 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
115 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
112 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 94611, 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
36,565
Population
27.4
Area (sq mi)
1,337
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94611?
43.5
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
16.7%
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?
$180,549
Median Household Income
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$118,163
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94611 ranks nationally
Oakland, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$180,549 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
19,726housing units
19,726
Total Housing Units
18,387
Occupied Units
1,339
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,537,700
Median Home Value
+99% vs state ZIP avg
$2,303
Median Rent
1959
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
-4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94611 have decreased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.4% | 214 |
| 2021 | +3.1% | 221 |
| 2022 | +8.8% | 241 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 255 |
| 2024 | -4.0% | 245 |
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 1,134 business establishments in ZIP 94611, employing approximately 13,527 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,376,116,000.
1,134
Businesses
13,527
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 231 | 20.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 181 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 124 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 115 | 10.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 112 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 4.7% |
| Construction | 48 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 36 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 34 | 3.0% |
| Information | 32 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 0.6% |
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 94611 vs 94602 →
ZIP 94611 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
- 94609
Oakland (94609)
20,596 residents
- 94563 17,672
Orinda (94563)
17,672 residents
- 94618 16,046
Oakland (94618)
16,046 residents
- 94705 12,762
Berkeley (94705)
12,762 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94611 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94611 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94563
Orinda (94563)
$250,000 median income
- 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
- 94516
Canyon (94516)
$113,333 median income
- 94609
Oakland (94609)
$107,834 median income
- 94606 $72,470
Oakland (94606)
$72,470 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94611 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94602 | Oakland, CA | 28,329 | 1.8 mi |
| 94516 | Canyon, CA | 211 | 2.1 mi |
| 94618 | Oakland, CA | 16,046 | 2.2 mi |
| 94610 | Oakland, CA | 29,287 | 2.5 mi |
| 94609 | Oakland, CA | 20,596 | 3.4 mi |
| 94563 | Orinda, CA | 17,672 | 3.6 mi |
| 94613 | Oakland, CA | 715 | 3.6 mi |
| 94601 | Oakland, CA | 50,294 | 3.8 mi |
| 94705 | Berkeley, CA | 12,762 | 3.1 mi |
| 94606 | Oakland, CA | 36,672 | 3.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94611, 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 (36,565 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 94611 in?
ZIP code 94611 (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 94611?
ZIP code 94611 in Oakland, CA has a population of 36,565 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94611?
The median household income in ZIP 94611 is $180,549, which is 137% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94611?
The median home value in ZIP 94611 is $1,537,700, which is 453% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94611?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94611 is White at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94611?
ZIP code 94611 has 1,134 business establishments employing approximately 13,527 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94611?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94611 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (231), Health care and social assistance (181), Other services (except public administration) (124). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94611?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94611 decreased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 94611?
In ZIP code 94611, 85.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.4% 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 94611?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94611 is 31.9 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 94611?
In ZIP code 94611, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94611?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94611 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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