ZIP Code 94605

In ZIP code 94605, on Oakland's eastern edge, homes carry a median value of $849,300 while the county's 0.78% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $6,600 a year in taxes. Households here earn a median of $106,068, so that bill consumes a noticeable share of income, though per-capita earnings of $58,529 soften the picture somewhat. Add the 10.75% combined sales tax charged on purchases, and the cost of living in this ZIP stretches further still. Ownership here demands real income, and the tax load follows the steep home values closely.