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ZIP Code 94579

Alameda, California

FIPS 94579

Juniper

ZIP Code 94579 is in the top 34% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 3% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$850,300

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

28%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

98.1

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,017

Median Age

45.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$850,300

Higher than 96%

Median Property Tax

$6,325

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.59

Higher than 97%

Median Rent

$2,139

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

28%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.1%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

27%

Recession Drop %

-43%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75

Winter Avg Low (°F)

43.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

1.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

16

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

98.1

Higher than 97%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.05

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 94579: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 94579?
The median home value in ZIP Code 94579 is $850,300, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 94579?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 94579 is $6,325, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 94579 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 94579 cost about 8.59× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 94579?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 94579 is $2,139 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 94579?
Home prices in ZIP Code 94579 have moved 28% over the past five years (-0.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 94579?
ZIP Code 94579 averages 59.6°F year-round, summer highs near 75°F, winter lows around 43.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 94579 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 94579's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.1 (higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.05 per $1,000 of building value.

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