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U.S. ZIP Code · CA94621

Alameda County · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Typical home value

$450,083[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-10.1%
5-year / yr
-3.9%
10-year / yr
+3.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+58.4%
vs metro
-64.0%
vs state
-35.8%
ZIP 94621 location in CA
Location of ZIP 94621 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 94621 is worth $450,083 — 64.0% below the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 10.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,477 a month — a 6.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,477[2]
Gross yield
6.6%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,363[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Alameda County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very High
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
33,840[3]
Median household income
$52,049[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Alameda County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-8,347[5]
Moved in
40,744
Moved out
49,091

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
13
Elementary
8
Middle
2
High
3
  • Coliseum College Prep Academy

    High · Grades 6–12 · Oakland Unified

    780 students

  • Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Oakland Unified

    662 students

  • Greenleaf

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Oakland Unified

    616 students

  • Lighthouse Community Charter

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Lighthouse Community Charter District

    554 students

  • Achieve Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Achieve Academy District

    542 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$29,725

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,276
Loan principal$360,066
Down payment$90,017
Total interest paid$459,245

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.22
Monthly cost to own$3,015
Monthly rent$2,477

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
94th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 94621?
The typical home in 94621 is worth $450,083, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 94621?
Home values in 94621 are down 10.1% over the past year, and down 3.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 94621?
A typical home in 94621 rents for about $2,477 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 94621?
The effective property tax rate in 94621 is 1.0% — roughly $4,363 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 94621?
ZIP code 94621 has a population of 33,840 and a median household income of $52,049.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Oakland, CA

    Typical home
    $510,221
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Richmond, CA

    Typical home
    $520,108
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Oakland, CA

    Typical home
    $529,897
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Antioch, CA

    Typical home
    $540,119
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Oakland, CA

    Typical home
    $540,378
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • Oakland, CA

    Typical home
    $551,981
    Gross yield
    4.3%

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