ZIP Code 94551

ZIP code 94551, near Oakland, ranks among the more affluent areas in the region, with a median household income of $145,392 and per-capita income of $64,072. Homes here carry a median value of $978,500, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.78% translates into a substantial annual bill on that valuation. Shoppers and diners also pay a combined sales tax of 10.25%, one of California's higher rates. High earnings and expensive housing define this ZIP, and the tax costs tied to both property and everyday purchases run accordingly steep.