94720 ZIP Code, Berkeley, CA
94720 is a ZIP code in Berkeley, California in Alameda County. It covers 0.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 94704, 94705 and 94709. 5,763 people live here in 222 households. At about 8,174 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and most households rent (25% own).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Berkeley, CA
- County: Alameda County
- Land area: 0.7 sq mi
- Population: 5,763
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,763 |
| Households | 222 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $11,262 |
| Median age | 19.9 |
| Homeowners | 24.8% |
| Median home value | $507,800 |
| Median rent | $3,501 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 82.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 12.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 65.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 48.9% |
| Broadband internet | 74.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 59.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 29.7% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 5.4% |
| $25–35K | 4.5% |
| $35–50K | 8.1% |
| $50–75K | 6.3% |
| $75–100K | 5.9% |
| $100–150K | 20.7% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 19.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.6% |
| 10–19 | 50.8% |
| 20–24 | 41.2% |
| 25–34 | 3.0% |
| 35–44 | 3.4% |
| 45–54 | 0.0% |
| 55–64 | 0.4% |
| 65–74 | 0.3% |
| 75+ | 0.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 13.3% |
| Owned outright | 0.0% |
| Rented | 40.5% |
| Vacant | 46.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 13.8% |
| Townhome | 10.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 11.2% |
| 20+ units | 58.5% |
| Mobile / other | 6.6% |
Businesses in 94720
48 business establishments with 867 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 18
- Accommodation and Food Services: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Retail Trade: 4
- Information: 3
- Educational Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 94704 — Berkeley city, CA (0.6 mi)
- 94705 — Oakland city, CA (0.9 mi)
- 94709 — Berkeley city, CA (0.9 mi)
- 94703 — Berkeley city, CA (1.4 mi)
- 94702 — Berkeley city, CA (1.9 mi)
- 94618 — Oakland city, CA (2 mi)
- 94708 — Berkeley city, CA (2.2 mi)
- 94707 — Berkeley city, CA (2.3 mi)
Areas that include 94720
- Berkeley, CA ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Alameda County ZIP codes — 52 ZIP codes
- California ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 50: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Alameda County
- No. 1 of 50: lowest median age in Alameda County
- No. 1 of 50: fastest population growth in Alameda County
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Berkeley, CA
- No. 1 of 9: lowest median age in Berkeley, CA
- No. 1 of 9: fastest population growth in Berkeley, CA
Mail every home in 94720
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 94720, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 94720 in?
- 94720 is a Berkeley, CA mailing address. By land area, 90% lies inside Berkeley and 10% lies inside Oakland.
- What county is 94720 in?
- 94720 is in Alameda County.
- What is the population of 94720?
- About 5,763 people (±717), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,478.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 94720?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 94720 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 94720?
- The closest, measured center to center: 94704 (0.6 mi, Berkeley), 94705 (0.9 mi, Oakland), 94709 (0.9 mi, Berkeley), 94703 (1.4 mi, Berkeley), 94702 (1.9 mi, Berkeley) and 94618 (2 mi, Oakland).
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