Oakland, CA

Oakland sits in Alameda, California, and is covered by 26 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 425,130 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Oakland has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $948,469 and median asking rent runs around $1,911 per month. Median household income hovers around $104,364. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Oakland

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
94601	Alameda	52,102	$62,825	$649,100
94602	Alameda	31,104	$126,412	$1,061,400
94603	Alameda	37,042	$64,656	$547,600
94604	Alameda	0	—	—
94605	Alameda	44,477	$90,685	$823,500
94606	Alameda	38,459	$71,442	$709,400
94607	Alameda	27,019	$77,701	$742,300
94609	Alameda	25,175	$107,242	$1,097,200
94610	Alameda	32,404	$128,304	$1,350,600
94611	Alameda	39,780	$163,837	$1,409,200
94612	Alameda	17,742	$76,953	$837,200
94613	Alameda	612	—	—
94614	Alameda	0	—	—
94615	Alameda	0	—	—
94617	Alameda	0	—	—
94618	Alameda	17,285	$202,297	$1,679,300
94619	Alameda	27,018	$130,876	$905,500
94621	Alameda	34,911	$53,509	$517,800
94622	Alameda	0	—	—
94623	Alameda	0	—	—
94624	Alameda	0	—	—
94649	Alameda	0	—	—
94659	Alameda	0	—	—
94660	Alameda	0	—	—
94661	Alameda	0	—	—
94666	Alameda	0	—	—

Thinking about relocating to Oakland?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $948,469, and median rent is $1,911. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.