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U.S. ZIP Code · CA94706

Alameda County · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Typical home value

$1,271,479[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.7%
5-year / yr
+1.4%
10-year / yr
+3.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+347.6%
vs metro
+1.7%
vs state
+81.5%
ZIP 94706 location in CA
Location of ZIP 94706 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 94706 is worth $1,271,479 — 1.7% above the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,103 a month — a 2.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$3,103[2]
Gross yield
2.9%[2]
Cap rate
1.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$11,234[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
19,969[3]
Median household income
$143,398[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
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
2
  • Albany High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Albany City Unified

    1,117 students

  • Albany Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Albany City Unified

    827 students

  • Cornell Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Albany City Unified

    551 students

  • Ocean View Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Albany City Unified

    548 students

  • Marin Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Albany City Unified

    514 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 yield2.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.8%
Annual rent$37,235

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$6,429
Loan principal$1,017,183
Down payment$254,296
Total interest paid$1,297,361

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 ratio2.71
Monthly cost to own$8,421
Monthly rent$3,103

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
55th percentile[1]
Rental yield
40th percentile[2]
Property tax
84th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 94706?
The typical home in 94706 is worth $1,271,479, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 94706?
Home values in 94706 are up 0.7% over the past year, and up 1.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 94706?
A typical home in 94706 rents for about $3,103 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 94706?
The effective property tax rate in 94706 is 0.9% — roughly $11,234 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 94706?
ZIP code 94706 has a population of 19,969 and a median household income of $143,398.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • San Rafael, CA

    Typical home
    $1,269,126
    Gross yield
    3.0%
  • Pacifica, CA

    Typical home
    $1,277,293
    Gross yield
    3.4%
  • Union City, CA

    Typical home
    $1,265,023
    Gross yield
    2.6%
  • Hayward, CA

    Typical home
    $1,264,391
    Gross yield
    2.3%
  • Newark, CA

    Typical home
    $1,253,154
    Gross yield
    3.4%
  • Livermore, CA

    Typical home
    $1,250,692
    Gross yield
    2.7%

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