ZIP Code 94602: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA
Total population: 31,759 Household income: $122,263 Rent: $1,996

Overview

Total population
31,759
Rent
$1,996
Year built
1938
Household income
$122,263
Per capita income
$72,943
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.5 persons
Rent over 30% of income
50%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
California
County
Alameda County
City
Oakland
Total population
31,759
Adults over 25
23,389
Total households
12,496
Household size
2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$122,263
Per capita income
$72,943
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
50%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,996
Year built
1938
Households that rent
39.8%
Households that own
60.2%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
41%
Black
14.6%
Asian
16.7%
Two or more races
12.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
19.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino
80.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
11,150 (68%)
Commute time to work
29 mins
Work from home
5,254 (32%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
23.9%
High school graduate or GED
11.7%
Some college or associate degree
5.3%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
59.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 94602 with: Alameda County, CA Oakland, CA San Francisco metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 94602

Total population31,759
Rent$1,996
Year built1938
Household income$122,263
Per capita income$72,943
Poverty rate8.4%
Unemployment rateN/A

Alameda County, CA

Total population1,649,473
Rent$2,357
Year built1969
Household income$129,367
Per capita income$65,862
Poverty rate9.2%
Unemployment rate4.3%

Oakland, CA

Total population439,418
Rent$1,979
Year built1953
Household income$101,600
Per capita income$61,757
Poverty rate13.4%
Unemployment rate4.7%

San Francisco Metro Area, CA

Total population4,645,029
Rent$2,474
Year built1968
Household income$136,027
Per capita income$74,352
Poverty rate8.9%
Unemployment rate4.2%

California State

Total population39,287,377
Rent$2,036
Year built1976
Household income$99,122
Per capita income$49,513
Poverty rate12%
Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP94602 CountyAlameda, CACityOakland, CAMetro AreaSan Francisco metro area, CAStateCaliforniaCountryUnited States
Total population31,7591,649,473439,4184,645,02939,287,377334,922,499
Rent$1,996$2,357$1,979$2,474$2,036$1,413
Year built193819691953196819761980
Household income$122,263$129,367$101,600$136,027$99,122$80,734
Per capita income$72,943$65,862$61,757$74,352$49,513$44,673
Poverty rate8.4%9.2%13.4%8.9%12%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4.3%4.7%4.2%5.3%4%

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Summary for 94602

Rent & Income

In 94602, the typical monthly rent is $1,996 and the typical household income is $122,263. Rent here is similar to both Oakland and California, and household income is higher than both Oakland and California. The estimated poverty rate is 8.4%, which is lower than in both Oakland and California.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 39.8% of households. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 59.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 94602 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 94602 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 94602 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,996 289 / 613 from lower rent $1,054 – $3,501
Household income $122,263 159 / 613 from higher income $35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate 8.4% 190 / 613 from lower poverty 2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 94602

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 94602 places 289th out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. Throughout California, numbers span from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 159th out of 613 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 94602 comes 190th out of 613 ZIP Codes. In California as a whole, the range goes from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 94602 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,996 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 94602

Annual Household Income: $122,263

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 94602

Estimated Rate: 8.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 94602

In ZIP Code 94602, households that rent: 4,970 (39.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 4,970 39.8%
Owner-Occupied 7,526 60.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 94602

In ZIP Code 94602, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,486 (50%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 2,486 50%
Other renter households 2,484 50%
Total renter households 4,970 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 94602

Less than High School: 5,587 people (23.9%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 2,742 people (11.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,238 people (5.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 13,822 people (59.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 23,389

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.