ZIP Code 94501 Demographics & Data

Alameda, CA (ZIP Code 94501) Data

California

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 94501

The ZIP Code 94501 is associated with the city of Alameda in California in Alameda County. The median household income is $94,991, while about 7% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 94501 has a median age of approximately 40.3 years, with 18.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 52.9% of residents in this California region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $49,921. The current population estimate is 63,821.

Population in 94501

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 94501 is 63,821.

Alameda, CA

The 94501 ZIP Code is associated with Alameda, CA in Alameda County.

Area Codes associated with 94501

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 94501 include 510.

Sunrise / Sunset in 94501

Sunrise: 7:17 am
Sunset: 7:17 pm
Sunrise in 94501 7:17 am
Sunrise in 94501 7:17 pm

Weather forecast for 94501

Overnight's forecast for 94501: Patchy fog after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 2 mph.

Current air quality in 94501

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 94501 Fair

Internet in 94501

An estimated 89.8% of households in ZIP Code 94501 have broadband Internet service, while about 95.4% have a computer.

Gender in 94501

Females make up an estimated 51.5% of the overall population in ZIP Code 94501, while males comprise about 48.5%.

Health Insurance in 94501

Approximately 5.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 94501 (Alameda, CA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 94501

The median household income in ZIP Code 94501 is $94,991, while the region's mean household income is $121,429. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $49,921. The per capita income in ZIP Code 94501 of $49,921 is approximately 35.09% more than the per capita income in California overall of $36,955. An estimated 7.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 26.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 94501 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.4% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 3.3% of 94501 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 94501. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 94501

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 8.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 13.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 12.9%
$200,000 or more per year 16.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 94501

In ZIP Code 94501, 90.3% of the population graduated high school, while 52.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 12.3% in this Alameda County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 94501

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 12.3%
Some college, no degree 18.2%
Associate's degree 6.8%
Bachelor's degree 32.7%
Graduate or professional degree 20.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 94501. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 94501

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 94501, 91.8% is one race, while 8.2% are two or more races. Approximately 13.8% of 94501 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 94501 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (57.3%), followed by Asian (32.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 94501. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 94501

Industry Percent
White 57.3%
Black or African American 9.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 32.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.9%
Some other race 6.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 94501

The median home value in ZIP Code 94501 in January 2025 comes in at $1,178,382. The January 2025 value is approximately -2% lower than the $1,199,026 median value in August 2024, and 1% higher than the $1,171,693 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 94501, an estimated 39.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.3% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Alameda County region.

Home Values in 94501

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $1,178,382
Dec 2024 $1,179,246
Nov 2024 $1,180,035
Oct 2024 $1,182,791
Sep 2024 $1,190,840
Aug 2024 $1,199,026
Jul 2024 $1,206,342
Jun 2024 $1,207,112
May 2024 $1,203,088
Apr 2024 $1,190,716
Mar 2024 $1,178,738
Feb 2024 $1,171,693

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 94501. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 94501

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 6.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 15.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 6.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 39.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 94501. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 94501

Residents of ZIP Code 94501 are older than average. The median age of 40.3 years in ZIP Code 94501 is approximately 5.77% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.5% of the population in 94501 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 94501 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 94501. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 94501

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.0%
5 to 9 years 5.6%
10 to 14 years 5.5%
15 to 19 years 4.0%
20 to 24 years 4.7%
25 to 34 years 16.5%
35 to 44 years 15.4%
45 to 54 years 14.3%
55 to 59 years 6.4%
60 to 64 years 6.3%
65 to 74 years 9.6%
75 to 84 years 3.7%
85 years and over 2.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 94501 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 94501. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 94501

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 94501 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 94501 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 94501 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 94501

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 94501. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 94501. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 94501

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 94501

In 94501, 68.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.9 minutes. Approximately 22.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 94501 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 94501 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 94501. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 94501

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 3.6%
Manufacturing 6.4%
Wholesale trade 2.3%
Retail trade 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.6%
Information 3.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 18.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.7%
Other services, except public administration 5.9%
Public administration 4.6%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 94501

In ZIP Code 94501, 64.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 20.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Alameda County region.

Language Spoken in 94501

Language Spoken Percent
English only 64.7%
Spanish 7.9%
Other Indo-European languages 6.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 20.0%
Other languages 1.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 94501. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 94501 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 94501, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 94501 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Alameda County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 94501. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 94501

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 183
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 155
Checking or savings account 75
Credit card or prepaid card 61
Debt collection 44
Other 96
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 94501

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 130
Improper use of your report 104
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 53
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 45
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 44
Other 238
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 94501. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 94501 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 94501 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.76 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 39.81% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 12.59% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 94501. This visualizes electricity rates in 94501 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 94501

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 94501 13.24¢/kWh 13.62¢/kWh 10.49¢/kWh
California 30.55¢/kWh 23.13¢/kWh 19.8¢/kWh
United States 16.26¢/kWh 12.76¢/kWh 8.01¢/kWh

Solar Power in 94501

Month ZIP Code 94501 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.9 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.72 3 6.31
Mar 5.96 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.64 5.13 7.3
May 6.44 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.71 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.5 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.82 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.69 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.94 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.86 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.92 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 94501. This visualizes solar power levels in 94501 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.