Berkeley
City in Alameda County, California
Berkeley is a city in Alameda County, California, with 124,321 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 171 ft (52 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Emeryville, 1.8 miles S.
- 124,321residents (2020 Census)
- 171 ftelevation · 52 m
- 10.4 sq miland area · 27.0 km²
- 11,918 / sq mipopulation density
- 94710main ZIP code (9 in total)
About Berkeley
Berkeley ( BURK-lee) is a city on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay (part of the San Francisco Bay Area) in northern Alameda County, California, United States. It is named after the 18th-century Anglo-Irish bishop and philosopher George Berkeley. It borders the cities of Oakland and Emeryville to the south and the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington to the north. Its eastern border with Contra Costa County generally follows the ridge of the Berkeley Hills. The 2020 census recorded a population of 124,321.
Berkeley is home to the oldest campus in the University of California, the University of California, Berkeley, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which is managed and operated by the university in coordination with the United States Department of Energy. It also has the Graduate Theological Union, one of the largest religious studies institutions in the world. Berkeley is considered one of the most socially progressive cities in the United States.
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- Median household income
- $108,092
- Median home value
- $1,413,900
- Median rent
- $2,133/mo
- Median age
- 33.2
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Berkeley had 124,321 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 124,321 |
|---|---|
| Density | 11,918 per sq mi (4,601 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Berkeley at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Alameda County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 124,321 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.43 sq mi (27.0 km²) |
| Water area | 7.23 sq mi (18.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8657° N, 122.2987° W |
| ZIP codes | 94710, 94608, 94702, 94703, 94704, 94706, 94707, 94709, 94720 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0606000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Berkeley
- Emeryville1.8 mi S
- Albany2.0 mi NW
- Kensington2.8 mi N
- El Cerrito3.7 mi N
- Piedmont4.8 mi SE
- East Richmond Heights5.5 mi N
- Richmond6.9 mi NW
- Rollingwood7.1 mi N
- San Pablo7.1 mi N
- Orinda7.2 mi E
- El Sobrante7.5 mi N
- Oakland7.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Berkeley
What county is Berkeley in?
Berkeley is in Alameda County, California.
What is the population of Berkeley, CA?
124,321 people lived in Berkeley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Berkeley, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94710. Other ZIP codes: 94608, 94702, 94703, 94704, 94706, 94707, 94709, 94720.
What is the elevation of Berkeley?
171 feet (52 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Berkeley?
Emeryville (1.8 mi), Albany (2.0 mi), Kensington (2.8 mi), El Cerrito (3.7 mi), Piedmont (4.8 mi).
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