Berkeley, CA β City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Alameda County Β· California
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Berkeley based on 8 key metrics β compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
120,223
2023 ACS
Median Income
$108,558
2023
Median Home Value
$1,351,100
2023
Median Rent
$2,127
2023
Median Age
32.9
Unemployment
6.0%
Cost of Living Index
233.6
100 = national avg
Berkeley is a city in Alameda County, California, with a population of 120,223 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Berkeley is one of the communities in California.
The median household income in Berkeley is $108,558, and the median home value is $1,351,100. The cost of living index is 233.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,127 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, and the median age is 32.9 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
120,223
Male
58,210
48.4%
Female
62,013
51.6%
Median Age
32.9
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
47.7%
High School or Higher
51.9%
Foreign Born
21.3%
Veterans
1.8%
Married
31.8%
Avg Household Size
2.3
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.621
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
54.8%
Foreign Born
21.3%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
12.1%
14,559 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
87.9%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
116,585
English Only
70.2%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
10,001 speakers
Limited English
6.0%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
94.0%
Limited English Proficiency
6.0%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
2,115
1.8% of population
Disability Rate
13.7%
290 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$59,511
Unemployment Rate
8.1%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
1,956
92.5%
Female Veterans
159
7.5%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$59,511
Non-Veteran Income
$50,181
Difference
$9,330
18.6% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
290
Without Disability
1,825
Disability Rate
13.7%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
73,229
#1 Ancestry
German
9.3% (11,240)
#2 Ancestry
English
9.3% (11,199)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
8.5% (10,252)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
46,762
Family Households
21,073
45.1%
Married Couples
16,657
35.6%
Non-Family Households
25,689
54.9%
Single Mother Households
3,051
6.5%
Single Father Households
1,365
2.9%
Living Alone
16,519
35.3%
Children Under 18
Total Children
13,155
In Married Couple
10,603
80.6%
With Single Mother
1,993
15.2%
With Single Father
559
4.2%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$193,476
Married Couple Income
$222,282
Single Mother Income
$72,739
Single Father Income
$107,128
Avg Family Size
2.3
Avg Non-Family Size
2.1
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
915
Grandparents Responsible
298
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$108,558
+48% vs national
Per Capita Income
$66,936
+80% vs national
Poverty Rate
16.8%
+23% vs national
Gini Index
0.5281
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
6.0%
+16% vs national
SNAP Recipients
8.2%
of households
How Berkeley Compares
Berkeley vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Berkeley is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Berkeley, CA has a median household income of $108,558, making it the 3,775th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Berkeley has a higher median household income than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Berkeley, CA has a per capita income of $66,936, making it the 1,854th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Berkeley has a higher per capita income than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Berkeley, CA has a poverty rate of 16.8%, making it the 9,501st highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Berkeley has a higher poverty rate than 70% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Berkeley, CA has a unemployment rate of 6.0%, making it the 9,130th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Berkeley has a higher unemployment rate than 71% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Berkeley. The median household income here is $108,558.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
-21% vs CA avg
Labor Force
66,168
Employed
62,134
Mean Commute
20 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
51.9%
of adults 25+
Median Age
32.9
Work from Home
32.5%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Top Median Wage
$221.8K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
233.6
100 = national avg
+133.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$102,784
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$242,945
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,385
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,912
per month
The median household income in Berkeley, CA is $108,558, which is 48.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $66,936. The poverty rate of 16.8% is higher than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5281, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 66,168. 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 20 minutes, with 32.5% working from home. About 27.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 233.6, which is 133.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 400.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $102,784 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin β January 2026
Median Sale Price
$1,300,000
Median List Price
$1,095,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$849
Days on Market
18
Active Inventory
66
Months of Supply
2.9
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$1,347,989
ZHVI β January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$2,981
ZORI β January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
60.9%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
47.1%
Sale-to-List Ratio
118.4%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
23
New Listings
47
Pending Sales
17
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$849
Median List $/SF
$759
Berkeley vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Berkeley is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Berkeley, CA has a median home value of $1,351,100, making it the 300th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Berkeley has a higher median home value than 99% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Berkeley, CA has a median rent of $2,127, making it the 1,326th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Berkeley has a higher median rent than 94% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Berkeley, CA has a price per square foot of $849, making it the 300th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Berkeley has a higher price per square foot than 99% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Berkeley, CA has a rent burden of 23.5%, making it the 4,694th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Berkeley has a higher rent burden than 79% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$1,351,100
Median Rent
$2,127
Total Housing Units
52,112
Vacancy Rate
10.3%
Owner Occupied
43.3%
Renter Occupied
56.7%
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$3,040
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.74%
of home value
Median Home Value
$1,351,100
Estimated Mean Tax
$11,832
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($10,001) by the median home value ($1,351,100). In Berkeley, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.74%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Berkeley, CA is $1,300,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 18 days on the market. 60.9% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.9 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $849. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,981/month. About 43.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1946. There are 52,112 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $10,001. The effective tax rate is 0.74%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
6.40
per 1,000 residents
+146% vs national
Property Crime Rate
52.29
per 1,000 residents
+204% vs national
Total Crimes
6,890
2024
Violent Clearance
36%
cases solved
Property Clearance
9%
cases solved
YoY Change
-5.7%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2023
How Berkeley Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Berkeley vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Berkeley is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Berkeley police solve 57% of murder cases but only 3% of motor vehicle theft cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 7 | 0.06 | 57.1% |
| Rape | Violent | 54 | 0.46 | 13.0% |
| Robbery | Violent | 219 | 1.87 | 33.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 470 | 4.00 | 39.6% |
| Burglary | Property | 776 | 6.61 | 13.3% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 4,292 | 36.56 | 9.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 1,071 | 9.12 | 3.0% |
Berkeley, CA reported 751 violent crimes and 6,139 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 residents is 146.0% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 36% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 4,292 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 14.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 751 | 6,139 | 6.40 | 52.29 |
| 2023 | 791 | 7,018 | 6.78 | 60.19 |
| 2022 | 667 | 6,483 | 5.81 | 56.44 |
| 2020 | 538 | 5,535 | 4.40 | 45.24 |
| 2019 | 618 | 6,256 | 5.03 | 50.95 |
| 2018 | 586 | 5,381 | 4.74 | 43.49 |
| 2017 | 666 | 6,020 | 5.43 | 49.07 |
| 2016 | 602 | 5,420 | 4.91 | 44.19 |
| 2015 | 530 | 5,906 | 4.40 | 49.06 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
99.8
Very High
Expected Annual Loss
99.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
27.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
91.2
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
24
Public Assistance
$150.0M
Individual Assistance
$6.9M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 33 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
568
Total Claims Paid
$4,448,681
Avg Claim Payout
$7,832
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
79
Federal Funding
$106,565,281
Properties Protected
49
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.82
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 24 | $76,165,973 |
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 13 | $8,048,258 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 6 | $318,439 |
| 601.1: Generators | 6 | $694,742 |
| 205.5: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Private Structures - Seismic | 5 | $6,732,117 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Berkeley has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, wildfire. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 568 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $149,982,078 in public assistance recovery funding. $6,901,867 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 79 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
22.2%
13.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.4%
4.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
4.5pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
28.5%
Arthritis
16.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
39.3%
Lack of Support
24.7%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
27.4%
Mobility
8.8%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
4.5%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
7.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Berkeley has an obesity rate of 22.2%, which is 13.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 70.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
Alta Bates Summit Medical Cent...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| Ucsf Benioff Children'S Hospital Oakland | 2.8 mi | Childrens | β | Yes |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Alameda Hospital | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
1
Total COβe
121.5K MT
Top Emitter
UC Berkeley
121.5K MT COβe
Total COβe vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)
| Facility | Sector | COβe (MT) |
|---|---|---|
UC Berkeley State Of California | Other | 121,534 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβe/year.
1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 121.5K metric tons of COβe.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
20 min
-14% vs national
Drive Alone
27.4%
-65% vs national
Public Transit
15.8%
+1654% vs national
Work From Home
32.5%
+249% vs national
Carpool
3.8%
Walk / Bike
18.2%
combined
How Berkeley's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2022)Fatalities
3
2022
5-Year Avg
5
fatalities/yr
Nighttime
1
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Berkeley, CA is 20 minutes, which is 13.7% below the national average of 23 minutes. 27.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 32.5% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 15.8% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 3.8% of workers carpool. 13.5% walk to work. 4.8% commute by bicycle. In 2022, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
94.2%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
86.1%
of households
No Internet
3.5%
of households
Total Households
46,762
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
97.5%
of households
Smartphone
94.2%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
91.8%
of households
Tablet
67.4%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
32.0Β’
per kWh
+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Commercial Rate
25.5Β’
per kWh
+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Industrial Rate
21.5Β’
per kWh
+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$161
residential
+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh
Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Berkeley vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)
Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)
Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
94.2% of households in Berkeley have broadband internet access. 86.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.5% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Berkeley is located in Alameda County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Berkeley.
Election Overview
Source: Alameda County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
499,551
74.6%
GOP Votes
140,789
21.0%
Total Votes
669,800
Margin
D+53.6%
Shift from 2020
R+9.0pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 499,551 | 140,789 | 669,800 | 74.6% | 21.0% | D+53.6 |
| 2020 | 617,659 | 136,309 | 769,864 | 80.2% | 17.7% | D+62.5 |
| 2016 | 486,351 | 91,189 | 613,195 | 79.3% | 14.9% | D+64.4 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Alameda County recorded 669,800 total votes. Democrats won the county with 74.6% of the vote compared to 21.0% for Republicans, a margin of D+53.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Alameda County has shifted 10.9 percentage points toward Republicans.
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Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
1,299
Total Assets
$11.5B
Total Income
$3.6B
Per 10K Residents
108.0
nonprofits
+138.4% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
286
Median Assets
$552K
Oldest Active
1932
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $8.4B of $11.5B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000
Largest Nonprofits in Berkeley
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF| Organization | Category | Assets | Income | Est. | IRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION | Education | $3.7B | $739.8M | 1950 | |
| ASTERA INSTITUTE | Science & Tech | $2.6B | $72.4M | 2020 | |
| NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND | Science & Tech | $1.3B | $441.4M | 2023 | |
| YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE EAST BAY | Human Services | $146.5M | $124.5M | 1943 | |
| LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE | Health Care | $127.2M | $133.1M | 1978 | |
| SATELLITE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSOCIATES | Housing & Shelter | $124.7M | $29.8M | 1993 | |
| PRISON LAW OFFICE | Crime & Legal | $121.8M | $10.3M | 1978 | |
| SIMONS LAUFER MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE | Science & Tech | $111.1M | $62.6M | 1980 | |
| KLAMATH RIVER RENEWAL CORPORATION | Environment | $103.6M | $195.5M | 2016 | |
| RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | β | $102.0M | $23.3M | 1984 | |
| JONATHAN LOGAN FAMILY FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $91.6M | $63.0M | 2015 | |
| BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE | Arts & Culture | $88.5M | $57.3M | 1969 | |
| PACIFIC SCHOOL OF RELIGION | Education | $74.8M | $18.1M | 1939 | |
| MADRONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | Community Improvement | $72.1M | $48K | 2022 | |
| GRADUATE THEOLOGICAL UNION | Education | $66.1M | $12.3M | 1964 | |
| LAFETRA FOUNDATION | β | $64.0M | $5.2M | 1992 | |
| CARESTAR FOUNDATION | Health Care | $61.2M | $38.1M | 2017 | |
| CLIMATE BREAKTHROUGH INC | Human Services | $61.1M | $20.6M | 2022 | |
| BERKELEY STUDENT COOPERATIVE INC | Housing & Shelter | $55.6M | $14.4M | 1960 | |
| ZAYTUNA COLLEGE | Religion | $53.7M | $19.2M | 1997 | |
| BUDDHIST CHURCHES OF AMERICA-ENDOW | Religion | $49.4M | $17.6M | 1967 | |
| NATIONAL FILM PRESERVE LTD | Arts & Culture | $48.7M | $11.7M | 1975 | |
| ROGER I AND RUTH B MACFARLANE FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $42.3M | $3.9M | 2010 | |
| SATELLITE SENIOR HOMES INC | β | $40.7M | $6.5M | 1967 | |
| EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC | Environment | $39.9M | $31.0M | 1984 | |
| GERBODE FOUNDATION | β | $37.4M | $12.5M | 1955 | |
| ECOLE BILINGUE | β | $37.0M | $21.5M | 1977 | |
| THE ED ROBERTS CAMPUS | Human Services | $35.8M | $2.0M | 2000 | |
| HOOKSTON SENIOR HOMES INC | Housing & Shelter | $35.6M | $35.8M | 1999 | |
| WRIGHT INSTITUTE | β | $35.0M | $17.7M | 1969 | |
| INTERNATIONAL HOUSE | International | $34.9M | $21.9M | 1932 | |
| INSIGHT HOUSING | Human Services | $34.8M | $29.9M | 1986 | |
| BOWLES HALL FOUNDATION | Education | $33.9M | $5.8M | 2009 | |
| CALIFORNIA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | Education | $32.1M | $19.2M | 1962 | |
| SEVA FOUNDATION | International | $31.5M | $11.2M | 1979 | |
| NEIGHBORHOOD FUNDERS GROUP | β | $31.4M | $17.3M | 1993 | |
| BERKELEY HILLEL | β | $31.4M | $1.6M | 1993 | |
| CALCEF INNOVATIONS | Environment | $27.7M | $13.3M | 2007 | |
| ACTIVATE GLOBAL INC | Environment | $26.1M | $23.8M | 2016 | |
| FRIENDS OF LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE | β | $25.6M | $804K | 2017 | |
| PH FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $25.3M | $2.5M | 2015 | |
| NEW BRIDGE FOUNDATION INC | Mental Health | $25.1M | $13.5M | 1972 | |
| MINERVA FOUNDATION | β | $24.6M | $2.0M | 1984 | |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR BIODIVERSITY | Education | $24.0M | $713K | 1996 | |
| DISABILITY RIGHTS ADVOCATES A NATL & INTL CTR FOR ADVNCMT OF PEOPLE W | Civil Rights | $23.6M | $8.8M | 1998 | |
| CENTER FOR APPLIED RATIONALITY | Medical Research | $23.0M | $6.3M | 2012 | |
| NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LAND TRUST INC | β | $21.8M | $3.7M | 1974 | |
| JAY DEFEO FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $21.8M | $1.1M | 1998 | |
| DAVID BROWER CENTER | Environment | $21.2M | $2.8M | 2002 | |
| UC BERKELEY CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE EDUCATION | Education | $21.0M | $40.1M | 2013 |
Berkeley, CA has 1,299 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $11.5B. The most common category is Arts, Culture & Humanities, with 192 organizations. 286 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 108.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1932.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
1,000
Total Approved
$395.5M
Jobs Supported
7,963
Per 10K Residents
83.2
SBA loans
-5.1% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
128
Top Lender
Wells Fargo Bank National Association
137 loans
Top Industry
Professional & Technical Services
Data Span
1992β2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
811
Total Amount
$256.6M
Avg Loan
$316,377
Median Loan
$137,000
SBA Guaranteed
$193.2M(75%)
Jobs Supported
6,060
Loans
189
Total Amount
$138.9M
Avg Loan
$735,095
Median Loan
$522,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
140
14% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$91.8M
23% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$655,816
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sports Basement, Inc. | 2 | $11.0M |
| Powis Parker Inc. | 1 | $5.0M |
| Berkeley Gas and Smog Berkeley Gas & Smog Berkeley Green Smog Check | 1 | $4.9M |
| Vik's Holding, Inc. | 3 | $4.6M |
| Terminal Manufacturing Co. Llc | 4 | $4.4M |
| Valor Compounding Pharmacy Inc. | 4 | $4.2M |
| Quality Inn | 1 | $4.2M |
| Rajputana Hospitality Investments Llc | 1 | $3.9M |
| Hustead's Collision Center Inc. | 2 | $3.8M |
| Berkeley Hospitality, Llc | 1 | $3.8M |
Berkeley, CA has received 1,000 SBA loans totaling $395.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 811 loans (81% of the total), supporting 6,060 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 189 loans totaling $138.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Berkeley is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 137 loans. That works out to 83.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
50
Total Population
1,170,022
Avg Median Income
-$53,215,168
Avg Home Value
-$52,249,695
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94102 | 34,983 | $64,781 | $996,300 | $1,517 | 0.7 |
| 94103 | 33,524 | $122,339 | $1,057,600 | $2,146 | 1.4 |
| 94104 | 478 | $49,896 | $1,992,600 | $783 | 0.1 |
| 94105 | 14,890 | $239,781 | $1,461,700 | $3,501 | 0.5 |
| 94107 | 30,190 | $186,123 | $1,227,000 | $3,378 | 1.8 |
| 94108 | 11,008 | $63,864 | $1,207,500 | $1,562 | 0.3 |
| 94109 | 54,397 | $112,201 | $1,390,000 | $2,172 | 1.1 |
| 94111 | 4,553 | $131,343 | $1,217,300 | $2,334 | 0.3 |
| 94115 | 32,715 | $154,264 | $1,684,100 | $2,380 | 1.1 |
| 94123 | 24,518 | $222,689 | $2,000,001 | $3,248 | 1.1 |
| 94130 | 2,829 | $91,750 | N/A | $2,538 | 0.9 |
| 94133 | 24,753 | $83,025 | $1,519,100 | $1,985 | 0.7 |
| 94158 | 11,206 | $184,294 | $1,501,100 | $3,316 | 0.6 |
| 94188 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 94501 | 63,517 | $119,500 | $1,213,100 | $2,362 | 7.9 |
| 94502 | 13,359 | $194,821 | $1,182,600 | $3,501 | 2.5 |
| 94516 | 208 | N/A | $786,800 | $1,250 | 3.6 |
| 94530 | 26,229 | $127,731 | $1,097,300 | $2,434 | 4.3 |
| 94547 | 26,245 | $130,583 | $741,200 | $3,003 | 5.7 |
| 94563 | 19,409 | $250,001 | $1,810,100 | $2,407 | 20.5 |
| 94564 | 18,835 | $120,833 | $697,100 | $2,738 | 6.8 |
| 94601 | 52,289 | $66,651 | $703,100 | $1,651 | 3.2 |
| 94602 | 31,450 | $124,744 | $1,111,800 | $1,924 | 3.6 |
| 94606 | 38,746 | $70,769 | $747,600 | $1,775 | 2.3 |
| 94607 | 27,891 | $87,937 | $744,600 | $1,875 | 5.9 |
| 94608 | 33,998 | $116,306 | $826,900 | $2,561 | 2.8 |
| 94609 | 24,854 | $106,698 | $1,147,900 | $2,116 | 1.7 |
| 94610 | 32,675 | $130,435 | $1,324,500 | $2,184 | 2.1 |
| 94611 | 39,240 | $176,517 | $1,485,000 | $2,274 | 7.3 |
| 94612 | 17,663 | $77,069 | $814,000 | $1,936 | 1.0 |
| 94613 | 529 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 94618 | 16,845 | $205,552 | $1,789,100 | $2,742 | 2.4 |
| 94619 | 28,044 | $129,879 | $997,300 | $2,131 | 8.3 |
| 94621 | 34,658 | $53,106 | $537,600 | $1,527 | 8.5 |
| 94702 | 17,073 | $99,135 | $1,168,200 | $1,974 | 1.3 |
| 94703 | 20,874 | $108,922 | $1,273,000 | $2,257 | 1.3 |
| 94704 | 24,427 | $52,105 | $918,500 | $1,987 | 0.8 |
| 94705 | 14,149 | $163,254 | $1,892,300 | $2,330 | 3.4 |
| 94706 | 20,486 | $136,961 | $1,188,100 | $2,394 | 1.5 |
| 94707 | 12,728 | $196,591 | $1,626,500 | $2,406 | 1.8 |
| 94708 | 11,967 | $229,004 | $1,517,100 | $2,926 | 3.3 |
| 94709 | 12,179 | $95,223 | $1,240,500 | $1,988 | 0.7 |
| 94710 | 8,144 | $118,007 | $1,084,500 | $2,546 | 2.2 |
| 94720 | 5,649 | N/A | N/A | $3,501 | 0.7 |
| 94801 | 33,564 | $75,786 | $593,500 | $1,608 | 11.5 |
| 94803 | 27,588 | $116,075 | $729,000 | $2,295 | 12.8 |
| 94804 | 44,679 | $86,430 | $618,000 | $1,825 | 6.5 |
| 94805 | 15,356 | $114,191 | $738,800 | $2,272 | 1.9 |
| 94806 | 61,749 | $82,818 | $582,000 | $2,013 | 7.8 |
| 94920 | 12,682 | $238,304 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 | 6.5 |
Berkeley, CA has 50 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,170,022. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$53,215,168. The average median home value is -$52,249,695. The average median monthly rent is -$26,664,445.
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