94603 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 94603, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

94603 is a zip code in Alameda County, California, which covers Oakland, with a total population of 35,996 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 94603 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 94603.

The estimated population of people living in 94603 is 35,996, with a median age of 32.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 94603 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
35,996
+1.44%
+6.02%
2020
35,486
 -1.05% -
2019
35,862
+3.67%
-
2018
34,593
+1.89%
-
2017
33,952
 - -

Population of 94603 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 94603 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
4.3%
4%
 +7.50%
Black/African American
26.8%
31.2%
 -14.10%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
61.3%
56.2%
 +9.07%
Asian
4.9%
5%
 -2.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.8%
 -87.50%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
2.5%
 -12.00%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 94603 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 94603 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 94603 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 94603 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.6 +3.82% 31.6 +1.61% 33.5 +4.36%
2020 31.4 +1.29% 31.1 +1.97% 32.1 +1.26%
2019 31 -0.96% 30.5 -0.65% 31.7 -1.86%
2018 31.3 +0.32% 30.7 +0.99% 32.3 -0.92%
2017 31.2 - 30.4 - 32.6 -

The median age of the 94603 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 94603 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,724 -4.06% 2,508 2.51% 2,611 2,508
10 to 19 2,707 +7.57% 2,321 +17.34% 2,892 2,742
20 to 29 2,765 -3.56% 3,117 -7.03% 2,659 2,890
30 to 39 2,729 +6.22% 2,326 +31.98% 2,898 3,159
40 to 49 2,367 -3.85% 2,341 +1.82% 2,276 2,379
50 to 59 1,983 +16.4% 2,253 +4.5% 2,324 2,354
60 to 69 877 +11.34% 1,233 +9.01% 971 1,341
70+ 667 +28.22% 1,034 +11.55% 865 1,127

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 94603 zip code is $60,068.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 94603.

  • Under 25
    $23,600.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,423.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,985.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,002.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 94603 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 94603, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 94603 is currently $76,913.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.64% of households in 94603 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 94603 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.98%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.72%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.16%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 94603 is $23,489.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 94603 by the total population of 94603.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 94603 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 94603 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.61%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.25%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.79%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.97%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 94603 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 94603 zip over the age of 16 is 27,138.

Of those people, a total of 63.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 94603 is 60.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 94603 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,895 24.00% 9.90%
20 to 24 years 2,579 69.90% 17.60%
25 to 29 years 2,970 72.70% 5.20%
30 to 34 years 3,135 76.50% 3.30%
35 to 44 years 5,309 82.00% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 4,585 71.40% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 2,361 67.80% 4.40%
60 to 64 years 1,438 48.50% 0.90%
65 to 74 years 1,652 24.90% 1.50%
75 years and over 1,214 5.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 94603. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,371 65.00% 5.60%
Black or African American 8,462 55.70% 6.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 433 86.80% 18.10%
Asian 1,527 73.60% 3.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 73 53.40% 0.00%
Other 11,383 66.00% 3.80%
Two or more races 1,889 66.40% 6.50%
Hispanic or Latino 15,362 67.30% 4.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,390 56.20% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 94603 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 94603 is 16,287, with median earnings of $34,536.00.

Women in 94603 are earning approximately 80.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 16,287 $34,536.00
Male 8,794 $37,756.00
Female 7,493 $30,459.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 94603 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 948 $68,500.00
Business and Financial 425 $72,450.00
Computer and Mathematical 245 $53,505.00
Architecture and Engineering 181 $53,432.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 480 $52,262.00
Legal 49 $76,635.00
Educational and Library 583 $33,438.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 211 $68,563.00
Healthcare Practitioners 408 $44,444.00
Healthcare Support 598 $22,692.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 333 $26,458.00
Law Enforcement 74 $69,917.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,136 $29,269.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,377 $30,265.00
Personal Care and Service 367 $25,191.00
Sales 1,798 $25,888.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,730 $35,559.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 202 $13,186.00
Construction and Extraction 1,614 $40,778.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 486 $40,278.00
Production 1,048 $36,544.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,118 $40,789.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 94603 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 94603.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 425 $73,281.00 523 $59,934.00
Business and Financial 173 $41,094.00 252 $92,576.00
Computer and Mathematical 218 $53,370.00 27 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 172 $53,227.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 130 $28,125.00 350 $60,208.00
Legal 7 $0.00 42 $77,308.00
Educational and Library 58 $32,778.00 525 $34,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 125 $54,141.00 86 $106,071.00
Healthcare Practitioners 103 $55,083.00 305 $34,196.00
Healthcare Support 36 $75,227.00 562 $22,596.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 287 $26,292.00 46 $30,600.00
Law Enforcement 57 $0.00 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 539 $31,977.00 597 $26,128.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 681 $39,344.00 696 $19,279.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $28,056.00 339 $25,122.00
Sales 840 $30,804.00 958 $23,400.00
Office and Administrative Support 470 $35,319.00 1,260 $35,948.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 127 $22,574.00 75 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,605 $41,028.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 476 $39,762.00 10 $0.00
Production 724 $39,236.00 324 $25,682.00
Transportation and Material Moving 889 $42,574.00 229 $28,021.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,174 households in 94603, with an average household size of 3.52 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,184 families living in the 94603 zip code with an average family size of 4.22 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 94603:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,203 825 2,156 2,990
Average Household Size 4.69 3.94 4.07 1.34
Total Families 4,203 825 2,156 0
Average Household Size 4.57 3.43 3.86 0

Poverty

Of the 7,184 families living in 94603, 14.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 94603:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,675 housing units in 94603.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,174 95.31%
Vacant 501 4.69%

51.49% of the total 10,675 housing units in 94603 are rental units. This is approximately 5,497 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,462 are occupied by the owner - or 41.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 94603 is $1,672.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 94603 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    215
  • Less than $500
    286
  • $500 to $999
    592
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,286
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,698
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,024
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    411
  • $3,000 or more
    200

Property Value

The median value of a property in 94603 is $447,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 94603 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    121
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    49
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    81
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    101
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    387
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,049
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,591
  • $1,000,000 or more
    83

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 94603. The chart below shows the number of properties in 94603 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,830
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,847
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,857
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,314
  • 1970 to 1979
    910
  • 1980 to 1989
    664
  • 1990 to 1999
    459
  • 2000 to 2009
    479
  • 2010 to 2013
    315
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 94603 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    991
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,147
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,528
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,508

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 94603 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 94603 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 94603.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    124
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    564
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,508
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,707
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,917
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    674
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,895
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    680
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    729
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,218
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,393
  • 90 or more minutes
    401

Summary

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