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Zip Code 94606

CA · Population: 38,459

C+
53/100
55
C+
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
50
C+
Quality of Life
57
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 94606

Zip code 94606 is located in California and is home to approximately 38,459 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 53/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $71,442, with home values near $709,400 and rents around $1,711/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 42.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.7%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$71,442
Home Value
$709,400
Rent
$1,711/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
42.3%
Unemployment
5.7%
Owner-Occupied
19.5%
Rent Burden
28.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety55C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life50C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy57C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall53C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).