Berkeley, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94720
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,964
- 1,840/sq mi High-density area
- $507,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Berkeley pairs upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,840
- people per sq mi
- 25%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94720 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94720 covers 1.6 square miles in Berkeley, Alameda County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,964 residents on file, a density of 1,840 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 94720, but per-capita income is $11,262. Economic pressure is pronounced: 48.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $507,800 (34% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $3,501; owner occupancy is 24.8%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alameda County, so 94720 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 94720
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berkeley, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94720.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Information 3
Information
3 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 94720, 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
2,964
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
1,840
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94720?
19.9
Median Age
43.9%
Male
56.1%
Female
23.4%
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?
$11,262
Per Capita Income
48.9%
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
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
412housing units
412
Total Housing Units
222
Occupied Units
190
Vacant Units
3.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$507,800
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1949
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 94720, employing approximately 867 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,090,000.
48
Businesses
867
Employees
$62.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 37.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 8.3% |
| Information | 3 | 6.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 6.3% |
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 94720 vs 94704 →
ZIP 94720 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 94720 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94704 | Berkeley, CA | 25,592 | 0.5 mi |
| 94709 | Berkeley, CA | 11,806 | 0.8 mi |
| 94705 | Berkeley, CA | 12,762 | 1.1 mi |
| 94703 | Berkeley, CA | 19,846 | 1.3 mi |
| 94708 | Berkeley, CA | 10,985 | 2.0 mi |
| 94702 | Berkeley, CA | 15,979 | 1.8 mi |
| 94618 | Oakland, CA | 16,046 | 2.2 mi |
| 94707 | Berkeley, CA | 11,710 | 2.1 mi |
| 94609 | Oakland, CA | 20,596 | 2.8 mi |
| 94710 | Berkeley, CA | 6,948 | 2.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94720, 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 (2,964 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 94720 in?
ZIP code 94720 (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 94720?
ZIP code 94720 in Berkeley, CA has a population of 2,964 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94720?
The median home value in ZIP 94720 is $507,800, which is 83% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94720?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94720 is White at 35.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94720?
ZIP code 94720 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 867 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94720?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94720 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (18), Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94720?
In ZIP code 94720, 82.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94720?
In ZIP code 94720, approximately 24.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94720?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94720 is 48.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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