Berkeley area guide

Berkeley ZIP codes: the complete local index

Compare all 12 ZIP codes associated with Berkeley by neighborhood character, landmarks, transportation, and housing type. Start with the index or read the full guide below.

ZIP codes are postal delivery areas—not official neighborhood, school, voting, or city boundaries. Always verify a specific street address with the appropriate agency.

Where people live

Standard Berkeley-associated ZIP codes

Residential ZIP code

94702 — West Berkeley & South of University

A broad, mostly flat west-central district mixing residential blocks, independent businesses, light industry, and greenway access.

Ohlone Greenway running beside the elevated rail line in West Berkeley — Ohlone Greenway. Photo by Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0. Wikimedia Commons

Areas & neighborhoods: West Berkeley · Poets Corner · South of University · San Pablo Park area
Landmarks & local anchors: San Pablo Park · Ohlone Greenway · San Pablo Avenue · Berkeley Adult School
Getting around: AC Transit runs on major corridors including San Pablo and University; North Berkeley BART is accessible from the eastern side.
Housing context: Expect a varied streetscape of early-20th-century homes, bungalows, small apartment buildings, and newer infill near commercial corridors.
A good fit for: People who value flatter streets, neighborhood parks, practical shopping, and access toward the freeway and waterfront.

Residential ZIP code

94703 — Central & South Berkeley

A central residential ZIP with community gardens, neighborhood commercial streets, and convenient access to Ashby and Downtown Berkeley.

Ashby BART station entrance and surrounding South Berkeley street — Ashby BART. Photo by Pedro Xing, CC0. Wikimedia Commons

Areas & neighborhoods: Central Berkeley · South Berkeley · LeConte · Lorin District edges
Landmarks & local anchors: San Pablo Park edge · Ashby BART area · Berkeley Technology Academy · community gardens
Getting around: Ashby BART serves the southern end, while AC Transit routes connect Sacramento, University, Shattuck, and downtown.
Housing context: The housing mix includes bungalows, Victorians, duplexes, small multifamily buildings, and denser homes near transit corridors.
A good fit for: Residents seeking a central location, BART access, and a neighborhood feel without living directly beside campus.

Residential ZIP code

94704 — Downtown, Southside & Telegraph

Berkeley’s most campus-oriented ZIP, covering Downtown, Telegraph Avenue, and dense student neighborhoods south of UC Berkeley.

Telegraph Avenue at Bancroft Way near the UC Berkeley campus — Telegraph Avenue & Bancroft Way. Photo by Alfred Twu, CC0. Wikimedia Commons

Areas & neighborhoods: Downtown Berkeley · Southside · Telegraph District · Northside edge
Landmarks & local anchors: Downtown Berkeley BART · Telegraph Avenue · BAMPFA · Berkeley City College · UC Berkeley south edge
Getting around: This is one of Berkeley’s easiest areas to navigate without a car, with Downtown Berkeley BART, major bus lines, bike routes, and walkable services.
Housing context: Apartments, student residences, co-ops, and mixed-use buildings dominate; quieter residential pockets sit farther from Telegraph and downtown.
A good fit for: Students, car-free households, visitors, and anyone prioritizing restaurants, arts, nightlife, and immediate campus access.

Residential ZIP code

94705 — Elmwood, Claremont & southeast Berkeley

A leafy southeast Berkeley ZIP centered on College Avenue, with traditional homes, hillside streets, and easy access to Oakland’s Rockridge district.

Fog drifting over wooded Claremont Canyon in southeast Berkeley — Claremont Canyon. Photo by MarcD., CC BY-SA 3.0. Wikimedia Commons

Areas & neighborhoods: Elmwood · Claremont · Bateman · Panoramic Hill · LeConte edge
Landmarks & local anchors: Elmwood shopping district · Claremont Canyon · Claremont Club & Spa · Willard Park
Getting around: AC Transit serves College, Claremont, and Telegraph; Rockridge and Ashby BART are the nearest rail options depending on location.
Housing context: Craftsman homes, older apartment buildings, duplexes, and larger hillside properties create a wide range of street character.
A good fit for: People drawn to a walkable village center, neighborhood dining, classic architecture, and quick access to ridge trails.

Residential ZIP code

94706 — Albany with Berkeley & Kensington postal aliases

A standard ZIP whose USPS preferred city is Albany; Berkeley and Kensington are accepted postal names, so it often appears in broader Berkeley-area searches.

Shops, outdoor seating, and street life on Solano Avenue in Albany — Solano Avenue, Albany. Photo by Tbo47, CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikimedia Commons

Areas & neighborhoods: Albany · Westbrae border · Kensington border · Solano Avenue area
Landmarks & local anchors: Albany Middle School area · Solano Avenue · Albany Hill · El Cerrito Plaza vicinity
Getting around: El Cerrito Plaza BART serves the north end, with AC Transit routes on San Pablo, Solano, Marin, and nearby streets.
Housing context: Compact single-family homes, duplexes, and apartment buildings characterize much of the ZIP, with denser housing near San Pablo Avenue.
A good fit for: People comparing the Berkeley–Albany border area who want neighborhood shopping, regional transit, and relatively flat streets.

Residential ZIP code

94707 — Northbrae, Thousand Oaks & Solano Avenue

A north Berkeley ZIP known for curved streets, rock parks, neighborhood schools, and the shops and restaurants of Solano Avenue.

Large natural rock formations among trees at Great Stoneface Park in Northbrae — Great Stoneface Park. Photo by David Abercrombie, CC BY-SA 2.0. Wikimedia Commons

Areas & neighborhoods: Northbrae · Thousand Oaks · Westbrae · Solano Avenue district
Landmarks & local anchors: Indian Rock Park · Solano Avenue · Northbrae Community Church · Monterey Market area
Getting around: AC Transit routes serve Solano, The Alameda, and nearby corridors; North Berkeley and El Cerrito Plaza BART are common rail connections.
Housing context: Mostly established single-family homes and duplexes, including Craftsman and Mediterranean styles, with apartments near shopping streets.
A good fit for: Households looking for quieter residential streets, local parks, northside shopping, and access toward Albany and El Cerrito.

Residential ZIP code

94708 — Berkeley Hills & Cragmont

Berkeley’s elevated northeastern ZIP, where steep residential streets meet trailheads, redwoods, and panoramic Bay views.

Visitors standing on the rocky summit at Indian Rock Park in the Berkeley Hills — Indian Rock Park. Photo by Burkhard Mücke, CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikimedia Commons

Areas & neighborhoods: Berkeley Hills · Cragmont · La Loma Park · Kensington border
Landmarks & local anchors: Tilden Regional Park entrances · Grizzly Peak Boulevard · Codornices Park · Berkeley Rose Garden
Getting around: Bus service is more limited than in the flats, hills are steep for walking and cycling, and many trips are easier by car; check current AC Transit service.
Housing context: Hillside houses range from early shingled homes to mid-century and contemporary properties, often on sloped lots with stairs or winding access.
A good fit for: People prioritizing views, quieter streets, trail access, and a wooded setting over flat walkability and rapid transit proximity.

Residential ZIP code

94709 — North Berkeley & the Gourmet Ghetto

A compact north-central ZIP combining historic residential blocks, campus-adjacent streets, and Berkeley’s best-known food district.

Painted wooden entrance sign beneath trees at Live Oak Park in North Berkeley — Live Oak Park. Photo by Burkhard Mücke, CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikimedia Commons

Areas & neighborhoods: North Berkeley · Gourmet Ghetto · Northside · Live Oak Park area
Landmarks & local anchors: Chez Panisse · Cheese Board Collective · Live Oak Park · Cedar Rose Park · Euclid Avenue shops
Getting around: Downtown Berkeley and North Berkeley BART are reachable from different parts of the ZIP, with frequent buses on Shattuck and University-area corridors.
Housing context: Older houses, brown-shingle buildings, apartments, student housing, and small multifamily properties sit close to busy commercial streets.
A good fit for: Food lovers, UC affiliates, and residents wanting a walkable northside base near campus, parks, and independent shops.

Residential ZIP code

94710 — Waterfront, Ocean View & west Berkeley commerce

Berkeley’s western edge includes the Marina, Aquatic Park, Fourth Street, maker spaces, warehouses, and residential pockets near the Bay.

Sailboats and docks on the water at the Berkeley Marina — Berkeley Marina. Photo by Daderot, Public domain. Wikimedia Commons

Areas & neighborhoods: Ocean View · West Berkeley · Berkeley Marina · Aquatic Park area
Landmarks & local anchors: Berkeley Marina · César Chávez Park · Fourth Street · Aquatic Park · Adventure Playground
Getting around: The freeway and Bay Trail shape access; buses serve major corridors, while the waterfront is farther from BART than central Berkeley.
Housing context: Residential choices are interspersed with commercial and industrial land, including cottages, live-work settings, apartments, and newer projects.
A good fit for: People seeking Bay access, cycling routes, maker culture, Fourth Street shopping, or convenient regional driving connections.

Special-purpose mail

PO box and UC Berkeley ZIP codes

PO Box ZIP code

94701 — Berkeley PO boxes

A Berkeley postal code reserved for post-office boxes rather than a residential delivery area.

Arched entrance of the historic Berkeley Main Post Office — Berkeley Main Post Office. Photo by Noah Salzman, CC BY-SA 3.0. Wikimedia Commons94701 is a PO box ZIP, so this postal landmark represents it.

Areas & neighborhoods: No defined residential neighborhood
Landmarks & local anchors: Berkeley postal services
Getting around: Not a geographic travel district; use the physical street address when planning a trip.
Housing context: There is no residential housing area tied to 94701. A 94701 mailing address usually identifies a PO box.
A good fit for: Businesses, organizations, and residents using a Berkeley PO box.

PO Box ZIP code

94712 — Berkeley PO boxes

A non-residential Berkeley ZIP used for post-office boxes and special mailing purposes.

Berkeley Main Post Office viewed from Allston Way — Berkeley Main Post Office. Photo by Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0. Wikimedia Commons94712 is a PO box ZIP, so this postal landmark represents it.

Areas & neighborhoods: No defined residential neighborhood
Landmarks & local anchors: Berkeley postal services
Getting around: Use the recipient’s physical location rather than 94712 for directions or neighborhood research.
Housing context: 94712 does not describe a residential housing market or delivery neighborhood.
A good fit for: Mail recipients using a designated Berkeley PO box or special postal address.

Institutional ZIP code

94720 — University of California, Berkeley

A unique ZIP assigned to UC Berkeley for campus mail, academic buildings, residence halls, and university operations.

Sather Tower rising above the UC Berkeley campus — Sather Tower, UC Berkeley. Photo by Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain. Wikimedia Commons

Areas & neighborhoods: UC Berkeley campus
Landmarks & local anchors: Sather Tower · Sproul Plaza · California Memorial Stadium · Doe Library · Hearst Greek Theatre
Getting around: The campus is highly walkable and served by AC Transit and university shuttles; Downtown Berkeley BART is the main regional rail connection.
Housing context: The ZIP includes university residence halls and campus-affiliated facilities, not a conventional private residential neighborhood.
A good fit for: Students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, and anyone sending mail to a UC Berkeley department or facility.

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