Berkeley, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94704
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,592
- 9,256/sq mi High-density area
- $50,129
- Median income Below-median income area
- $906,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Berkeley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9,256
- people per sq mi
- 12%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94704 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94704 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, with 25,592 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 9,256 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94704 reports a modest median household income of $50,129 (51% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,247. The poverty rate is 44.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $906,100 (17% above the average California ZIP), with only 12.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,937.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alameda County, so 94704 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 94704
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berkeley, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94704.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
215 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
150 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
115 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Retail trade 76
Retail trade
76 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 94704, Berkeley, 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
25,592
Population
2.8
Area (sq mi)
9,256
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94704?
21.9
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
26.3%
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?
$50,129
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$35,247
Per Capita Income
44.7%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94704 ranks among California ZIPs
Berkeley, 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)
$50,129 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
9,971housing units
9,971
Total Housing Units
8,227
Occupied Units
1,744
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$906,100
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,937
Median Rent
1966
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2021)
266
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+166%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94704 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -16.1% | 213 |
| 2018 | +32.2% | 281 |
| 2019 | -10.2% | 252 |
| 2020 | -1.5% | 248 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 266 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 940 business establishments in ZIP 94704, employing approximately 11,484 people with a combined annual payroll of $888,333,000.
940
Businesses
11,484
Employees
$888.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 215 | 22.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 150 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 115 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 11.0% |
| Retail trade | 76 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 63 | 6.7% |
| Information | 45 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 36 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 1.4% |
| Construction | 10 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
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 94704 vs 94720 →
ZIP 94704 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94704
Berkeley (94704)
25,592 residents
- 94609
Oakland (94609)
20,596 residents
- 94703
Berkeley (94703)
19,846 residents
- 94618
Oakland (94618)
16,046 residents
- 94702
Berkeley (94702)
15,979 residents
- 94705
Berkeley (94705)
12,762 residents
- 94709
Berkeley (94709)
11,806 residents
- 94707
Berkeley (94707)
11,710 residents
- 94708
Berkeley (94708)
10,985 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94704 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94704 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94708
Berkeley (94708)
$234,923 median income
- 94707
Berkeley (94707)
$212,776 median income
- 94618
Oakland (94618)
$201,780 median income
- 94705
Berkeley (94705)
$167,970 median income
- 94703
Berkeley (94703)
$109,881 median income
- 94609
Oakland (94609)
$107,834 median income
- 94710
Berkeley (94710)
$102,227 median income
- 94702
Berkeley (94702)
$99,775 median income
- 94709 $89,054
Berkeley (94709)
$89,054 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94704 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94720 | Berkeley, CA | 2,964 | 0.5 mi |
| 94703 | Berkeley, CA | 19,846 | 1.0 mi |
| 94705 | Berkeley, CA | 12,762 | 1.1 mi |
| 94709 | Berkeley, CA | 11,806 | 1.0 mi |
| 94702 | Berkeley, CA | 15,979 | 1.5 mi |
| 94609 | Oakland, CA | 20,596 | 2.3 mi |
| 94708 | Berkeley, CA | 10,985 | 2.5 mi |
| 94618 | Oakland, CA | 16,046 | 1.9 mi |
| 94710 | Berkeley, CA | 6,948 | 2.5 mi |
| 94707 | Berkeley, CA | 11,710 | 2.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94704, 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 (25,592 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 94704 in?
ZIP code 94704 (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 94704?
ZIP code 94704 in Berkeley, CA has a population of 25,592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94704?
The median household income in ZIP 94704 is $50,129, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94704?
The median home value in ZIP 94704 is $906,100, which is 226% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94704?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94704 is White at 38.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94704?
ZIP code 94704 has 940 business establishments employing approximately 11,484 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94704?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94704 are: Accommodation and food services (215), Professional, scientific, and technical services (150), Other services (except public administration) (115). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94704?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94704 increased by 7.0% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 94704?
In ZIP code 94704, 77.3% 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 94704?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94704 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94704?
In ZIP code 94704, approximately 12.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 87.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94704?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94704 is 44.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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