Berkeley, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94703

Alameda County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,846
5,734/sq mi
$109,881
Median income
$1,359,000
Median home value
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Berkeley pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
5,734
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94703 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94703 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.5 square miles in Berkeley, Alameda County, California. The area is home to 19,846 residents, producing a population density of 5,734 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 94703 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 94703 sits at $109,881 (8% above the California average), while per-capita income is $71,394. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $1,359,000 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $2,240 per month, and 40.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 94703 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 72.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alameda County, so you can benchmark 94703 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 94703

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94703.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94703, Berkeley, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,846

Population

3.5

Area (sq mi)

5,734

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94703?

37.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

19.3%

Foreign-Born

White 51.0%
African American 13.6%
Asian 16.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

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?

$109,881

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$71,394

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94703 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$109,881 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,750

Total Housing Units

8,662

Occupied Units

1,088

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.8%
Renter 59.2%

$1,359,000

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$2,240

Median Rent

1946

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

351

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+251%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94703 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +251% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -4.8% 305
2021 +3.0% 315
2022 +15.8% 364
2023 -0.4% 363
2024 -3.4% 351

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 340 business establishments in ZIP 94703, employing approximately 2,484 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,018,000.

340

Businesses

2,484

Employees

$141.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 70 20.6%
Health care and social assistance 51 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 45 13.2%
Retail trade 31 9.1%
Construction 22 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 21 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 4.7%
Educational services 15 4.4%
Information 11 3.2%
Manufacturing 9 2.6%
Wholesale trade 7 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 94703 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94703 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 94703 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 94703 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
94702 Berkeley, CA 15,979 0.6 mi
94704 Berkeley, CA 25,592 1.0 mi
94709 Berkeley, CA 11,806 1.2 mi
94710 Berkeley, CA 6,948 1.5 mi
94720 Berkeley, CA 2,964 1.3 mi
94707 Berkeley, CA 11,710 2.4 mi
94608 Emeryville, CA 28,019 2.0 mi
94705 Berkeley, CA 12,762 2.0 mi
94609 Oakland, CA 20,596 2.1 mi
94706 Albany, CA 19,615 2.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94703 in?
ZIP code 94703 (Berkeley) 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 94703?
ZIP code 94703 in Berkeley, CA has a population of 19,846 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94703?
The median household income in ZIP 94703 is $109,881, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94703?
The median home value in ZIP 94703 is $1,359,000, which is 389% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94703?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94703 is White at 51.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94703?
ZIP code 94703 has 340 business establishments employing approximately 2,484 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94703?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94703 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (70), Health care and social assistance (51), Other services (except public administration) (45). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94703?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94703 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 251%. 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 94703?
In ZIP code 94703, 78.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.1% 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 94703?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94703 is 28.8 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 94703?
In ZIP code 94703, approximately 40.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94703?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94703 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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