Oakland, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94612
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,389
- 6,499/sq mi High-density area
- $74,037
- Median income Near-median income area
- $827,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oakland pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,499
- people per sq mi
- 9%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94612 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94612 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oakland, Alameda County, California, home to 14,389 residents across 2.2 square miles, a density of 6,499 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94612 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,037 (27% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,128. The poverty rate is 21.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $827,800 (7% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,960; 8.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, 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 94612 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 94612
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakland, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94612.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
520 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
232 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 182
Accommodation and food services
182 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 178
Health care and social assistance
178 establishments
- Finance and insurance 107
Finance and insurance
107 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 94612, 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
14,389
Population
2.2
Area (sq mi)
6,499
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94612?
38.0
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
31.3%
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?
$74,037
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$73,128
Per Capita Income
21.9%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94612 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)
$74,037 29th percentile higher than 29% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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
12,949housing units
12,949
Total Housing Units
11,097
Occupied Units
1,852
Vacant Units
1.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$827,800
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,960
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,716 business establishments in ZIP 94612, employing approximately 43,353 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,042,479,000.
1,716
Businesses
43,353
Employees
$6.0B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 520 | 30.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 232 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 182 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 178 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 107 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 105 | 6.1% |
| Retail trade | 63 | 3.7% |
| Information | 60 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 47 | 2.7% |
| Construction | 43 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 37 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 19 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.3% |
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 94612 vs 94610 →
ZIP 94612 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94501
Alameda (94501)
60,212 residents
- 94606
Oakland (94606)
36,672 residents
- 94610
Oakland (94610)
29,287 residents
- 94602
Oakland (94602)
28,329 residents
- 94608
Emeryville (94608)
28,019 residents
- 94704
Berkeley (94704)
25,592 residents
- 94607
Oakland (94607)
24,978 residents
- 94609 20,596
Oakland (94609)
20,596 residents
- 94703 19,846
Berkeley (94703)
19,846 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94612 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94612 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
- 94610
Oakland (94610)
$134,507 median income
- 94501
Alameda (94501)
$127,906 median income
- 94602
Oakland (94602)
$122,263 median income
- 94608
Emeryville (94608)
$120,239 median income
- 94703
Berkeley (94703)
$109,881 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 94612 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94610 | Oakland, CA | 29,287 | 1.5 mi |
| 94609 | Oakland, CA | 20,596 | 1.8 mi |
| 94607 | Oakland, CA | 24,978 | 1.7 mi |
| 94501 | Alameda, CA | 60,212 | 2.3 mi |
| 94606 | Oakland, CA | 36,672 | 1.8 mi |
| 94608 | Emeryville, CA | 28,019 | 2.1 mi |
| 94703 | Berkeley, CA | 19,846 | 3.8 mi |
| 94618 | Oakland, CA | 16,046 | 2.9 mi |
| 94602 | Oakland, CA | 28,329 | 3.4 mi |
| 94704 | Berkeley, CA | 25,592 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94612, 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 (14,389 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 94612 in?
ZIP code 94612 (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 94612?
ZIP code 94612 in Oakland, CA has a population of 14,389 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94612?
The median household income in ZIP 94612 is $74,037, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94612?
The median home value in ZIP 94612 is $827,800, which is 198% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94612?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94612 is White at 30.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94612?
ZIP code 94612 has 1,716 business establishments employing approximately 43,353 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94612?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94612 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (520), Other services (except public administration) (232), Accommodation and food services (182). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94612?
In ZIP code 94612, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.2% 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 94612?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94612 is 31.7 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 94612?
In ZIP code 94612, approximately 8.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 91.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94612?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94612 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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