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ZIP Code 94538

Alameda, California

FIPS 94538

Juniper

ZIP Code 94538 is in the top 40% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 4% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 99th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 99th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$1,136,600

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.5

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

67,781

Median Age

36.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,136,600

Higher than 99%

Median Property Tax

$7,775

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.72

Higher than 96%

Median Rent

$2,860

Higher than 99%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

-12%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-31%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

43.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

2.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

15.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

85.5

Higher than 78%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 94538: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 94538?
The median home value in ZIP Code 94538 is $1,136,600, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 94538?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 94538 is $7,775, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 94538 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 94538 cost about 7.72× the median household income, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 94538?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 94538 is $2,860 a month, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 94538?
Home prices in ZIP Code 94538 have moved 38% over the past five years (-12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 94538?
ZIP Code 94538 averages 59.5°F year-round, summer highs near 77.1°F, winter lows around 43.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 94538 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 94538's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.5 (higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →