🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

94608

Emeryville

ZIP Code 94608 is a standard zip code serving Emeryville, Emeryville, California (CA), in Alameda County, United States. It has an estimated population of 28,019 with a median household income of $52,787. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Alameda
City: Emeryville
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.836500
Longitude: -122.280400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 2.74 mi²
Water Area: 0.67 mi²
Population Density: 10235.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.850726°N, 37.817431°S, -122.267112°E, -122.320248°W

With 28,019 residents spread across 2.74 square miles, this area has a population density of 10235.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

28,019

Population

85th percentile

$52,787

Median Income

60th percentile

$342,900

Median Home Value

90th percentile

2.74 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 94608 is $52,787, and the median home value is $342,900.

Housing

15,101

Total Units

13,051

Occupied Units

86.4%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Emeryville, CA.

94662

Emeryville

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