94704 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 94704, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

94704 is a zip code in Alameda County, California, which covers Berkeley CCD and Oakland, with a total population of 25,124 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 94704 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 94704.

The estimated population of people living in 94704 is 25,124, with a median age of 21.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 94704 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,124
 -14.86% -10.15%
2020
29,509
 -0.3% -
2019
29,597
+1.39%
-
2018
29,190
+4.4%
-
2017
27,961
 - -

Population of 94704 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 94704 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
38.8%
40.5%
 -4.20%
Black/African American
4.7%
6.2%
 -24.19%
Native
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%
Hispanic
13.1%
12%
 +9.17%
Asian
35%
34.5%
 +1.45%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
0.9%
 +11.11%
Two Or More Races
5.5%
5.4%
 +1.85%
Other
1.2%
0.1%
 +1,100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 94704 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 94704 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 94704 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 94704 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 21.9 +0.46% 21.9 +0.46% 22 +1.38%
2020 21.8 0% 21.8 0% 21.7 0%
2019 21.8 0% 21.8 -0.46% 21.7 0%
2018 21.8 0% 21.9 0% 21.7 0%
2017 21.8 - 21.9 - 21.7 -

The median age of the 94704 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 94704 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 9 218 +63.99% 45 +229.88% 320 253
10 to 19 3,623 -30.63% 4,102 -42.18% 2,475 2,385
20 to 29 6,406 -9.32% 7,406 -1.81% 5,811 7,229
30 to 39 1,199 +27.68% 1,233 -14.81% 1,509 1,033
40 to 49 610 -31.65% 317 +79.32% 431 629
50 to 59 632 -17.36% 664 -6.18% 476 620
60 to 69 428 +43.96% 323 +76.33% 628 548
70+ 318 +17.53% 437 -0.24% 349 428

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 94704 zip code is $46,913.00.

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 94704.

  • Under 25
    $15,792.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,185.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,313.00
  • 65 and over
    $77,939.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 94704 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 94704, 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 94704 is currently $73,929.00.

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.

7.22% of households in 94704 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 94704 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.29%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.46%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 94704 is $26,132.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 94704 by the total population of 94704.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 94704 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 94704 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
    33.82%
  • Bachelor's degree
    54.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    6.98%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.15%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 94704 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 94704 zip over the age of 16 is 24,297.

Of those people, a total of 52.00% 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 94704 is 47.70%.

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 94704 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 4,606 30.30% 18.40%
20 to 24 years 10,585 48.60% 8.90%
25 to 29 years 2,455 73.50% 1.90%
30 to 34 years 1,915 82.70% 6.90%
35 to 44 years 1,241 88.80% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 906 77.60% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 636 38.10% 23.60%
60 to 64 years 719 50.50% 0.30%
65 to 74 years 775 38.20% 21.30%
75 years and over 459 2.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 94704. 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 10,817 57.10% 6.40%
Black or African American 1,077 39.50% 19.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 173 29.50% 5.90%
Asian 8,849 46.20% 8.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 249 63.50% 13.90%
Other 1,331 63.20% 11.50%
Two or more races 1,801 49.50% 8.90%
Hispanic or Latino 3,079 55.10% 9.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,331 57.40% 6.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 94704 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 94704 is 11,597, with median earnings of $27,447.00.

Women in 94704 are earning approximately 68.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,597 $27,447.00
Male 5,416 $31,974.00
Female 6,181 $22,021.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 94704 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 1,132 $56,151.00
Business and Financial 685 $51,528.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,166 $62,547.00
Architecture and Engineering 341 $48,981.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 711 $31,993.00
Community and Social Service 477 $58,159.00
Legal 126 $70,179.00
Educational and Library 1,654 $27,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 865 $44,152.00
Healthcare Practitioners 148 $15,455.00
Healthcare Support 175 $7,768.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 195 $9,306.00
Law Enforcement 30 $21,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 763 $5,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 237 $10,986.00
Personal Care and Service 386 $4,806.00
Sales 456 $8,194.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,477 $10,354.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $28,021.00
Construction and Extraction 126 $43,056.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 50 $3,214.00
Production 88 $17,813.00
Transportation and Material Moving 92 $12,143.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 94704 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 94704.

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 500 $89,000.00 632 $37,137.00
Business and Financial 239 $7,465.00 446 $64,138.00
Computer and Mathematical 771 $38,497.00 395 $68,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 245 $49,327.00 96 $3,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 371 $30,912.00 340 $36,081.00
Community and Social Service 293 $58,559.00 184 $25,000.00
Legal 101 $70,506.00 25 $65,781.00
Educational and Library 637 $38,431.00 1,017 $18,656.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 348 $43,136.00 517 $66,065.00
Healthcare Practitioners 29 $0.00 119 $9,583.00
Healthcare Support 23 $7,946.00 152 $7,273.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 116 $8,833.00 79 $23,125.00
Law Enforcement 24 $21,500.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 323 $4,180.00 440 $6,685.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 208 $10,962.00 29 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $2,499.00 350 $5,000.00
Sales 297 $11,023.00 159 $3,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 403 $9,338.00 1,074 $11,009.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 38 $28,021.00
Construction and Extraction 126 $43,056.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $2,499.00 9 $0.00
Production 67 $28,047.00 21 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 74 $25,000.00 18 $0.00

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 7,843 households in 94704, with an average household size of 2.52 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 1,780 families living in the 94704 zip code with an average family size of 2.59 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 94704:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,028 299 453 6,063
Average Household Size 2.8 2.95 2.47 2.46
Total Families 1,028 299 453 0
Average Household Size 2.73 2.42 2.37 0

Poverty

Of the 1,780 families living in 94704, 10.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 94704:

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 9,233 housing units in 94704.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,843 84.95%
Vacant 1,390 15.05%

76.00% of the total 9,233 housing units in 94704 are rental units. This is approximately 7,017 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 750 are occupied by the owner - or 8.12% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 94704 is $1,885.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 94704 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
    76
  • Less than $500
    201
  • $500 to $999
    527
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,299
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,925
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,508
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    424
  • $3,000 or more
    1,133

Property Value

The median value of a property in 94704 is $787,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 94704 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    145
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    23
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    31
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    269
  • $1,000,000 or more
    261

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 94704. The chart below shows the number of properties in 94704 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,738
  • 1940 to 1949
    511
  • 1950 to 1959
    609
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,444
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,083
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,088
  • 1990 to 1999
    687
  • 2000 to 2009
    587
  • 2010 to 2013
    486
  • 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 94704 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    3,476
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,013
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,073
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    281

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 94704 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 94704 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 94704.

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
    260
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    542
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,630
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,640
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,320
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    326
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    823
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    272
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    352
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    917
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    799
  • 90 or more minutes
    278

Summary

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