Oakland, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94618
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,046
- 2,554/sq mi High-density area
- $201,780
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,753,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 86.4%
- 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, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,554
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94618 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 94618 (Oakland, CA) fell -1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 292.6 in 2023 to 287.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94618 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oakland, Alameda County, California, home to 16,046 residents across 6.3 square miles, a density of 2,554 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94618 skews affluent, with a median household income of $201,780 (98% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $121,544. The poverty rate is 4.5%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,753,100 (127% above the average California ZIP), while 67.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,580.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 86.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, 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 94618 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 94618
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakland, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94618.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
118 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
97 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 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 94618, 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
16,046
Population
6.3
Area (sq mi)
2,554
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94618?
44.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
11.9%
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?
$201,780
Median Household Income
+98% vs state ZIP avg
$121,544
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94618 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)
$201,780 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
8,052housing units
8,052
Total Housing Units
7,553
Occupied Units
499
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,753,100
Median Home Value
+127% vs state ZIP avg
$2,580
Median Rent
1946
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
-1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94618 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -13.3% | 215 |
| 2021 | -5.3% | 204 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 228 |
| 2023 | +28.2% | 293 |
| 2024 | -1.9% | 287 |
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 531 business establishments in ZIP 94618, employing approximately 6,243 people with a combined annual payroll of $632,438,000.
531
Businesses
6,243
Employees
$632.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 118 | 22.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 97 | 18.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 9.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 6.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 3.8% |
| Construction | 18 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 18 | 3.4% |
| Information | 15 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 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 94618 vs 94705 →
ZIP 94618 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94606
Oakland (94606)
36,672 residents
- 94611
Oakland (94611)
36,565 residents
- 94610
Oakland (94610)
29,287 residents
- 94608
Emeryville (94608)
28,019 residents
- 94704
Berkeley (94704)
25,592 residents
- 94609
Oakland (94609)
20,596 residents
- 94703
Berkeley (94703)
19,846 residents
- 94618
Oakland (94618)
16,046 residents
- 94705 12,762
Berkeley (94705)
12,762 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94618 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94618 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
- 94608
Emeryville (94608)
$120,239 median income
- 94703
Berkeley (94703)
$109,881 median income
- 94609
Oakland (94609)
$107,834 median income
- 94709
Berkeley (94709)
$89,054 median income
- 94606 $72,470
Oakland (94606)
$72,470 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94618 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94705 | Berkeley, CA | 12,762 | 1.5 mi |
| 94609 | Oakland, CA | 20,596 | 1.5 mi |
| 94610 | Oakland, CA | 29,287 | 2.3 mi |
| 94704 | Berkeley, CA | 25,592 | 1.9 mi |
| 94720 | Berkeley, CA | 2,964 | 2.2 mi |
| 94611 | Oakland, CA | 36,565 | 2.2 mi |
| 94608 | Emeryville, CA | 28,019 | 2.6 mi |
| 94703 | Berkeley, CA | 19,846 | 2.4 mi |
| 94606 | Oakland, CA | 36,672 | 3.6 mi |
| 94709 | Berkeley, CA | 11,806 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94618, 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 (16,046 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 94618 in?
ZIP code 94618 (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 94618?
ZIP code 94618 in Oakland, CA has a population of 16,046 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94618?
The median household income in ZIP 94618 is $201,780, which is 164% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94618?
The median home value in ZIP 94618 is $1,753,100, which is 530% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94618?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94618 is White at 67.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94618?
ZIP code 94618 has 531 business establishments employing approximately 6,243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94618?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94618 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (118), Health care and social assistance (97), Accommodation and food services (61). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94618?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94618 decreased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 94618?
In ZIP code 94618, 89.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 86.4% 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 94618?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94618 is 30.4 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 94618?
In ZIP code 94618, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94618?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94618 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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