Berkeley, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94708
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,985
- 1,251/sq mi High-density area
- $234,923
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,593,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Berkeley pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,251
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94708 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 94708 (Berkeley, CA) rose +28.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.1 in 2023 to 276.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94708 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, home to 10,985 residents across 8.8 square miles, a density of 1,251 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94708 skews affluent, with a median household income of $234,923 (131% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $118,238. The poverty rate is 4.7%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,593,000 (106% above the average California ZIP), while 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,051.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 87.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alameda County, so 94708 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 94708
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berkeley, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94708.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 27
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Construction 16
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 16
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 13
Real estate and rental and leasing
13 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 94708, 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
10,985
Population
8.8
Area (sq mi)
1,251
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94708?
48.6
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
16.9%
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?
$234,923
Median Household Income
+131% vs state ZIP avg
$118,238
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
36.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94708 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)
$234,923 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
5,105housing units
5,105
Total Housing Units
4,800
Occupied Units
305
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,593,000
Median Home Value
+106% vs state ZIP avg
$3,051
Median Rent
1944
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
+28.4%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94708 have increased 28.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -7.9% | 197 |
| 2021 | +3.0% | 203 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 223 |
| 2023 | -3.6% | 215 |
| 2024 | +28.4% | 276 |
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 204 business establishments in ZIP 94708, employing approximately 739 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,606,000.
204
Businesses
739
Employees
$59.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 79 | 38.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 16 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 6.4% |
| Information | 12 | 5.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 5.9% |
| Educational services | 9 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 1.5% |
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 94708 vs 94707 →
ZIP 94708 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
- 94530
El Cerrito (94530)
23,877 residents
- 94703
Berkeley (94703)
19,846 residents
- 94706
Albany (94706)
19,615 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 94708 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94708 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
- 94705
Berkeley (94705)
$167,970 median income
- 94706
Albany (94706)
$143,398 median income
- 94530
El Cerrito (94530)
$128,529 median income
- 94703
Berkeley (94703)
$109,881 median income
- 94702
Berkeley (94702)
$99,775 median income
- 94709 $89,054
Berkeley (94709)
$89,054 median income
- 94704 $50,129
Berkeley (94704)
$50,129 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94708 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94707 | Berkeley, CA | 11,710 | 1.0 mi |
| 94709 | Berkeley, CA | 11,806 | 1.6 mi |
| 94720 | Berkeley, CA | 2,964 | 2.0 mi |
| 94704 | Berkeley, CA | 25,592 | 2.5 mi |
| 94706 | Albany, CA | 19,615 | 2.0 mi |
| 94703 | Berkeley, CA | 19,846 | 2.8 mi |
| 94530 | El Cerrito, CA | 23,877 | 2.4 mi |
| 94850 | Richmond, CA | 0 | 3.1 mi |
| 94705 | Berkeley, CA | 12,762 | 2.9 mi |
| 94702 | Berkeley, CA | 15,979 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94708, 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 (10,985 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 94708 in?
ZIP code 94708 (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 94708?
ZIP code 94708 in Berkeley, CA has a population of 10,985 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94708?
The median household income in ZIP 94708 is $234,923, which is 208% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94708?
The median home value in ZIP 94708 is $1,593,000, which is 473% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94708?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94708 is White at 72.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94708?
ZIP code 94708 has 204 business establishments employing approximately 739 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94708?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94708 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (79), Health care and social assistance (27), Construction (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94708?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94708 increased by 28.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 94708?
In ZIP code 94708, 91.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 87.5% 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 94708?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94708 is 36.6 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 94708?
In ZIP code 94708, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94708?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94708 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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