Census tract · Alameda County
Census Tract 4042, Alameda County, California
Census Tract 4042, GEOID 06001404200, in Alameda County, California, entirely within Oakland. 3,661 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±356); the 2020 Census counted 3,641.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,661
±356 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,641
Median household income
$250,000 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
Alameda County: $129,367
Median home value
$1,761,900
±$132,362 (90% margin)
Alameda County: $1,090,100
Median gross rent
$3,103
±$717 (90% margin)
Alameda County: $2,357
Where is Census Tract 4042?
Census Tract 4042 is one of 379 census tracts in Alameda County, California. It covers 1.05 square miles of land, 3,458 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06001404200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Oakland | 100% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 4042: Tract 4003 ($176,618), Tract 4041.01 ($125,729), Tract 4043 ($232,386), Tract 4044 ($231,597), Tract 4045.01 ($250,000 or more), Tract 4261 ($250,000 or more) and Tract 4262 ($250,000 or more). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 4042?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 4042's population at 3,661 (±356) in 1,448 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,641 residents and 1,446 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 4042 | Oakland |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,661±356 | 439,418 |
| Households | 1,448±149 | 176,584 |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.15 | 2.45 |
| Housing units | 1,512±140 | 191,713 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 4042?
The median resident of Census Tract 4042 is 45.2 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 21.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 10.1%. 8.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 4042 | Oakland |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2±2.6 | 37.9 |
| Under 18 years | 22.1%±2.0 pts | 18.9% |
| 65 years and over | 21.7%±3.1 pts | 14.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3%±3.6 pts | 28.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.1%±6.9 pts | 27.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.2%±5.4 pts | 19.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.6%±3.9 pts | 15.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.4% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.1%±4.4 pts | 6.6% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.9% |
| Born outside the United States | 8.1%±2.5 pts | 27.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.2%±6.6 pts | 40.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9%±1.7 pts | 2.9% |
| With a disability | 8.8%±2.6 pts | 12.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 5.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.9%±2.2 pts | 84.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 83.8%±4.2 pts | 48.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 53.3%±5.8 pts | 22.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7%±3.4 pts | 87.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 4042 earn?
Half of the 1,448 households in Census Tract 4042 earn less than $250,000 or more a year (), against $129,367 across Alameda County: 1st highest of the county's 372 tracts with a reliable estimate. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 4042 | Oakland |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $250,000 or more | $101,600 |
| Mean household income | $309,342±$34,497 | $149,718 |
| Per capita income | $124,044±$11,422 | $61,757 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.3%±1.8 pts | 13.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.6%±3.0 pts | 16.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.3%±2.2 pts | 15.3% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2%±1.2 pts | 96.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 100.0%±2.9 pts | 91.6% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 4042?
Owners occupy 85.6% of Census Tract 4042's occupied homes and renters 14.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,761,900 by its owner (±$132,362). The median renter pays $3,103 a month including utilities, and 30.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 4042 | Oakland |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,761,900±$132,362 | $929,900 |
| Median gross rent | $3,103±$717 | $1,979 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.7%±17.6 pts | 42.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,684 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.6%±4.5 pts | 42.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.4%±4.5 pts | 57.7% |
| Housing units | 1,512±140 | 191,713 |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.1%±5.6 pts | 41.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 0.6% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 1.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 5.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.6%±5.8 pts | 37.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6%±2.2 pts | 16.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 4042 get to work?
43.2% of Census Tract 4042's workers drive alone and 41.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Tract 4042 | Oakland |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3%±5.7 pts | 68.7% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±2.9 pts | 6.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 43.2%±8.4 pts | 46.9% |
| Carpooled | 1.4%±1.4 pts | 7.6% |
| Public transportation | 9.1%±4.8 pts | 12.5% |
| Walked | 3.3%±2.7 pts | 2.9% |
| Worked from home | 41.9%±8.2 pts | 26.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.8 min±3.4 | 29.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 4042 compare with the other tracts in Alameda County?
Among Alameda County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 4042 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Alameda County | In Oakland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 244th of 375 | 59th of 114 |
| Residents per square mile | 322nd of 378 | 107th of 116 |
| Median household income | 1st of 372 | 1st of 114 |
| Per capita income | 14th of 377 | 7th of 116 |
| Median home value | 22nd of 366 | 6th of 112 |
| Median gross rent | 85th of 368 | 13th of 110 |
| Poverty rate | 246th of 263 | 94th of 94 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 376 | 6th of 115 |
| Median age | 73rd of 377 | 16th of 116 |
| Owner-occupied share | 49th of 366 | 12th of 111 |
The tracts next to it on Alameda County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4001 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4042 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4045.01 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4045.02 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4047 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4051 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4211 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4212 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4261 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4262 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4403.37 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4415.03 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4415.24 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4422 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4431.03 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4432 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4433.01 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4507.01 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4507.51 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4507.52 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4511.02 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4511.03 | 1st | $250,000 or more |
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 4042?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 4042 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections