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Emeryville, CA
City in Alameda County, California. ZIP codes: 94608.
Population
13,081
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
10,274
ZIP codes
1
Emeryville and its ZIP codes
Emeryville at a glance
- Emeryville is about 41 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $117,092, 18% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $604,800 (18% below California) and median rent is $2,936 a month.
Local data for Emeryville, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Emeryville, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,092
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$604,800
Median rent
$2,936/mo
Homeownership
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher
70.5%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (1,773), Indian Americans (925), German Americans (633).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alameda County. PPP loans are for Emeryville.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$101,979
783,094 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$111,268
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.4B
FY 2026, $25,202 per person
PPP loans
$260M
1,916 loans, 19,616 jobs reported
How people get to work
Emeryville, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone39.6%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit7.8%
- Walked8.7%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home36.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Emeryville, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
603
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
3,420
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
74° / 43°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Emeryville, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.2%
U.S. 33.3% -12.1 pts
Diabetes
6.8%
U.S. 12.1% -5.3 pts
Smoking
6.6%
U.S. 12.8% -6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
ZIP codes in Emeryville
1 in or overlapping Emeryville. Population shown
Cities near Emeryville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BerkeleyCity | 2.9 mi | 10.4 |
| AlbanyCity | 3.6 mi | 1.8 |
| PiedmontCity | 3.9 mi | 1.7 |
| KensingtonCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1 |
| El CerritoCity | 5.5 mi | 3.7 |
| OaklandCity | 5.9 mi | 56 |
| AlamedaCity | 6.2 mi | 10.4 |
| East Richmond HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| OrindaCity | 7.6 mi | 12.9 |
| RollingwoodCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| San PabloCity | 9.1 mi | 2.6 |
| El SobranteCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3.1 |
| North RichmondCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.4 |
| BelvedereCity | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
| RichmondCity | 9.7 mi | 30 |
| San FranciscoCity | 9.7 mi | 46.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Emeryville, CA in?
- Emeryville is in Alameda County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Emeryville, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Emeryville include 94608.
- What is the population of Emeryville, CA?
- About 13,081 people live in Emeryville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Emeryville?
- Nearby places include Berkeley (2.9 mi), Albany (3.6 mi), Piedmont (3.9 mi), Kensington (5 mi), El Cerrito (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023