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Zip Code 94801

CA · Population: 32,759

C+
50/100
57
C+
Safety
55
C+
Affordability
43
C
Quality of Life
46
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 94801

Zip code 94801 is located in California and is home to approximately 32,759 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), 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 $72,268, with home values near $558,600 and rents around $1,585/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.3% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$72,268
Home Value
$558,600
Rent
$1,585/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
19.4%
Unemployment
7.3%
Owner-Occupied
46%
Rent Burden
26.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability55C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life43CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy46CLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+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).