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
$234,923
Median income
$1,593,000
Median home value
87.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 94708 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.8 square miles in Berkeley, Alameda County, California. The area is home to 10,985 residents, producing a population density of 1,251 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 94708 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 94708 sits at $234,923 (131% above the California average), while per-capita income is $118,238. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $1,593,000 (106% above the state average) with median rent at $3,051 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 94708 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 87.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alameda County, so you can benchmark 94708 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 94708

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94708.

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 94708, 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

10,985

Population

8.8

Area (sq mi)

1,251

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94708?

48.6

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

16.9%

Foreign-Born

White 72.8%
African American 2.5%
Asian 9.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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

$118,238

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

36.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94708 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$234,923 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 91.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 87.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,105

Total Housing Units

4,800

Occupied Units

305

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$1,593,000

Median Home Value

+106% vs state

$3,051

Median Rent

1944

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

+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

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ZIP 94708 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 94708 ranks #9 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 94708 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 94708 ranks the highest 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
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

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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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