Question 1

Is 94601 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 94601 in Oakland has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Oakland city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 94601 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 94601?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 94601 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 94601. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 94601 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Oakland. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 94601?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 94601 is approximately $552K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 94601 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 94601 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 94601 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 94601 has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100, placing it in the moderate range for Oakland. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 70/100, 94601 scores similarly to the middle tier of Oakland neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Oakland — ZIP 94601

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Oakland Charter High	09–12	—	—	—
Latitude 37.8 High	09–12	—	—	—
ASCEND	KG–08	—	—	—
Learning Without Limits	KG–05	—	—	—
Oakland Charter Academy	06–08	—	—	—
Lazear Charter Academy	KG–08	—	—	—
ARISE High	09–12	—	—	—
Horace Mann Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Manzanita Community Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
LIFE Academy	06–12	—	—	—
International Community Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Urban Promise Academy Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Think College Now Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Manzanita SEED Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
United for Success Academy Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Global Family Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Fremont High	09–12	—	—	—