Zip code 94704: Berkeley, California

Q: What city is zip code 94704?

94704 is assigned to Berkeley, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 94704 in?

94704 is in Alameda County, California.

Q: What is the population of 94704?

About 23,788 people live in 94704, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 94704?

The median household income in 94704 is $50,129.

Q: What zip codes are near 94704?

The closest zip codes to 94704 are 94720, 94712, 94703, 94709, 94705.

Residential delivery areaAlameda CountyPacific Time

Population

23,788

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$906K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,937/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

21.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.9 sq mi

27,953 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 94704

94704 is a dense urban zip code in Berkeley, California (Alameda County), covering 0.9 sq mi of land. About 23,788 people live here, or 27,953 per square mile. The median resident is 21.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,129 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 44.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $906,100, or 18.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 12% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,937 a month.

72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23 minutes each way, and 33% of workers work from home; working from home is more common than any single way of commuting. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; office and administrative support; and management. 48% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.

How 94704 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate44.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · CA 12%28th of 1,666 in CA
Income inequality (Gini)0.617
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · CA 0.48917th of 1,651 in CA
Population density27,953/sq mi
98th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CA 252/sq mi15th of 1,688 in CA
Work from home32.9%
97th
U.S. 15.1% · CA 17.2%175th of 1,680 in CA
Diversity index72.9
97th
U.S. 61.4 · CA 69.774th of 1,688 in CA
Bachelor's degree or higher72.4%
96th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · CA 37.1%108th of 1,687 in CA
Tech workers9.8%
96th
U.S. 3.8% · CA 4.4%122nd of 1,678 in CA
Median home value$906,100
94th
U.S. $332,700 · CA $734,700463rd of 1,586 in CA
Rent-burdened renters65.5%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · CA 55.3%241st of 1,610 in CA
Government workers23.7%
93rd
U.S. 14.5% · CA 14.8%255th of 1,678 in CA
Housing vacancy17.5%
90th
U.S. 10.1% · CA 7.5%352nd of 1,664 in CA
Unemployment rate8%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · CA 6.6%476th of 1,681 in CA
Foreign-born residents26.3%
83rd
U.S. 14.1% · CA 27%547th of 1,688 in CA
Median gross rent$1,937
81st
U.S. $1,413 · CA $2,036709th of 1,464 in CA
Broadband access93.1%
58th
U.S. 91% · CA 93.5%870th of 1,662 in CA
Population23,788
38th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CA 39,287,377748th of 1,688 in CA
Per capita income$35,247
35th
U.S. $44,673 · CA $49,5131,115th of 1,685 in CA
Average commute23 min
29th
U.S. 26.4 min · CA 28.7 min1,250th of 1,584 in CA
Uninsured rate3.2%
14th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · CA 6.6%1,240th of 1,675 in CA
Self-employed workers6.5%
14th
U.S. 10% · CA 11.4%1,425th of 1,678 in CA
Median household income$50,129
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · CA $99,1221,466th of 1,575 in CA
Median earnings per worker$31,855
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · CA $52,6431,527th of 1,658 in CA
Median age21.9
1st
U.S. 38.9 · CA 37.91,652nd of 1,687 in CA
Homeownership rate12.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · CA 55.9%1,610th of 1,662 in CA
Veterans1.1%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · CA 4.3%1,560th of 1,686 in CA
Residents 65 and older5.4%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · CA 15.7%1,616th of 1,688 in CA
Residents under 184.3%
1st
U.S. 22% · CA 22%1,585th of 1,688 in CA
Healthcare workers2.2%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · CA 9.4%1,509th of 1,678 in CA

Measure	94704	Alameda	CA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CA
Poverty rateWeakness	44.7%	9.2%	12%	12.5%	99th	28th of 1,666
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.617	0.476	0.489	0.483	99th	17th of 1,651
Population density	27,953/sq mi	2,237/sq mi	252/sq mi	95/sq mi	98th	15th of 1,688
Work from home	32.9%	25.7%	17.2%	15.1%	97th	175th of 1,680
Diversity index	72.9	75.1	69.7	61.4	97th	74th of 1,688
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	72.4%	52.2%	37.1%	35.7%	96th	108th of 1,687
Tech workers	9.8%	9.5%	4.4%	3.8%	96th	122nd of 1,678
Median home value	$906,100	$1,090,100	$734,700	$332,700	94th	463rd of 1,586
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	65.5%	50.4%	55.3%	51.1%	93rd	241st of 1,610
Government workers	23.7%	13.8%	14.8%	14.5%	93rd	255th of 1,678
Housing vacancy	17.5%	6.1%	7.5%	10.1%	90th	352nd of 1,664
Unemployment rateWeakness	8%	5.4%	6.6%	5.2%	87th	476th of 1,681
Foreign-born residents	26.3%	34.7%	27%	14.1%	83rd	547th of 1,688
Median gross rent	$1,937	$2,357	$2,036	$1,413	81st	709th of 1,464
Broadband access	93.1%	94.4%	93.5%	91%	58th	870th of 1,662
Population	23,788	1,649,473	39,287,377	334,922,499	38th	748th of 1,688
Per capita income	$35,247	$65,862	$49,513	$44,673	35th	1,115th of 1,685
Average commute	23 min	31 min	28.7 min	26.4 min	29th	1,250th of 1,584
Uninsured rateStrength	3.2%	4%	6.6%	8.4%	14th	1,240th of 1,675
Self-employed workers	6.5%	9.4%	11.4%	10%	14th	1,425th of 1,678
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,129	$129,367	$99,122	$80,734	9th	1,466th of 1,575
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,855	$73,426	$52,643	$49,666	4th	1,527th of 1,658
Median age	21.9	39	37.9	38.9	1st	1,652nd of 1,687
Homeownership rateWeakness	12.4%	54.4%	55.9%	65.2%	1st	1,610th of 1,662
Veterans	1.1%	3%	4.3%	6.2%	1st	1,560th of 1,686
Residents 65 and older	5.4%	15.4%	15.7%	17.2%	1st	1,616th of 1,688
Residents under 18	4.3%	19.8%	22%	22%	1st	1,585th of 1,688
Healthcare workers	2.2%	8.6%	9.4%	9.7%	1st	1,509th of 1,678

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

60%

18–24

16%

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

21.9

Under 18

4.3%

65 and over

5.4%

Race and ethnicity

White34%
Black5%
Hispanic16%
Asian34%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other1%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

72.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

26.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

50.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

52%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

10%

Asian / Pacific

27%

Other

Households

Households: 8,227
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 18.8%
Married couples: 13%
Living alone: 41.8%
Veterans (of adults): 1.1%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

11%

Median household income

94704

$50,129

Alameda Co.

$129,367

California

$99,122

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,247

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

44.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.617

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

94704

$906,100

Alameda Co.

$1,090,100

California

$734,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

94704

$1,937

Alameda Co.

$2,357

California

$2,036

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

26%

20+ units

54%

Mobile home

0.1%

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 9,971
Owner-occupied: 12.4%
Vacant: 17.5%
Median year built: 1966
Median rooms: 3.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 65.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 45.9%
Home value to income: 18.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

19%

Carpooled

Transit

13%

Walked

27%

Bicycle

Worked from home

33%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

38%

20–29

18%

30–44

16%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

15%

Office and admin

13%

Management

13%

Computer and math

10%

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Business and finance

Police and fire

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Production

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Education

26%

Professional and technical services

17%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Health care and social assistance

Information

Retail

Other services

Manufacturing

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$31,855

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

23.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

13.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	94704	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,122	$74,888
Service	$8,158	$26,804
Sales and office	$16,415	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,450	$49,199
Production and transportation	$19,013	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

13%

Associate's

Bachelor's

36%

Graduate

36%

High school graduate or higher: 96.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 72.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 36.3%
Households with broadband: 93.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83.1%
No internet access: 2%
Without health insurance: 3.2%
Limited-English households: 4.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Berkeley
State: California
County: Alameda County
Center point: 37.8664° N, 122.2609° W
Land area: 0.9 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Berkeley95% of zip
Oakland5% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 94704

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
94720	Berkeley, CA	0.6 mi	5,763	—	$507,800
94712	Berkeley, CA · PO box	0.7 mi	—	—	—
94703	Berkeley, CA	0.8 mi	20,934	$109,881	$1,359,000
94709	Berkeley, CA	0.9 mi	12,146	$89,054	$1,375,000
94705	Berkeley, CA	1.2 mi	13,991	$167,970	$1,992,800
94702	Berkeley, CA	1.4 mi	17,635	$99,775	$1,202,100
94618	Oakland, CA	1.9 mi	16,958	$201,780	$1,753,100
94701	Berkeley, CA · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
94609	Oakland, CA	2.2 mi	23,928	$107,834	$1,207,700
94707	Berkeley, CA	2.4 mi	12,811	$212,776	$1,649,300
94706	Albany, CA	2.5 mi	19,969	$143,398	$1,203,500
94708	Berkeley, CA	2.5 mi	11,947	$234,923	$1,593,000

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Questions about 94704

What city is zip code 94704?

94704 is assigned to Berkeley, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 94704 in?

94704 is in Alameda County, California.

What is the population of 94704?

About 23,788 people live in 94704, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 94704 in?

94704 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 94704?

The median household income in 94704 is $50,129.

What zip codes are near 94704?

The closest zip codes to 94704 are 94720, 94712, 94703, 94709, 94705.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 94704, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.