Highest-education ZIP codes in California
Top 25 highest-education ZIP codes in California. #1 is 90263 (Pepperdine University) with about 100.0% bachelor's or higher. Compare education on US5.
These ZIP codes have the highest share of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher in California.
Highest education shares: 90263 (Pepperdine University) at about 100.0%; 95053 (Santa Clara) at about 100.0%; 92093 (San Diego) at about 94.2%.
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Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Bachelor's+ | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90263 | Pepperdine University | Los Angeles County | 100.0% | 1,895 | — | — |
| 2 | 95053 | Santa Clara | Santa Clara County | 100.0% | 3,153 | — | — |
| 3 | 92093 | San Diego | San Diego County | 94.2% | 4,090 | — | — |
| 4 | 94305 | Stanford | Santa Clara County | 90.9% | 17,912 | $72,470 | $2,000,001 |
| 5 | 94022 | Los Altos Hills | Santa Clara County | 88.7% | 19,993 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 |
| 6 | 94708 | Berkeley | Contra Costa County | 88.1% | 11,967 | $229,004 | $1,517,100 |
| 7 | 94618 | Oakland | Alameda County | 86.4% | 16,845 | $205,552 | $1,789,100 |
| 8 | 94027 | Atherton | San Mateo County | 86.0% | 7,030 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 |
| 9 | 94123 | San Francisco | San Francisco County | 85.6% | 24,518 | $222,689 | $2,000,001 |
| 10 | 94707 | Berkeley | Alameda County | 85.4% | 12,728 | $196,591 | $1,626,500 |
| 11 | 94563 | Orinda | Contra Costa County | 85.3% | 19,409 | $250,001 | $1,810,100 |
| 12 | 94129 | San Francisco | San Francisco County | 85.3% | 3,808 | $236,190 | — |
| 13 | 94024 | Los Altos | Santa Clara County | 85.1% | 23,673 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 |
| 14 | 90094 | Los Angeles | Los Angeles County | 85.0% | 12,127 | $159,904 | $1,234,400 |
| 15 | 94528 | Diablo | Contra Costa County | 85.0% | 1,000 | — | $2,000,001 |
| 16 | 94105 | San Francisco | San Francisco County | 84.8% | 14,890 | $239,781 | $1,461,700 |
| 17 | 92014 | San Diego | San Diego County | 83.5% | 13,260 | $194,528 | $2,000,001 |
| 18 | 94301 | Palo Alto | Santa Clara County | 83.3% | 17,126 | $235,529 | $2,000,001 |
| 19 | 95211 | Stockton | San Joaquin County | 83.0% | 1,190 | — | — |
| 20 | 95014 | Cupertino | Santa Clara County | 83.0% | 61,109 | $229,074 | $2,000,001 |
| 21 | 94720 | Berkeley | Alameda County | 82.8% | 5,649 | — | — |
| 22 | 92617 | Irvine | Orange County | 82.7% | 22,172 | $80,167 | $666,500 |
| 23 | 92657 | Newport Beach | Orange County | 82.6% | 10,224 | $202,813 | $2,000,001 |
| 24 | 94957 | Ross | Marin County | 82.4% | 2,151 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 |
| 25 | 94304 | Palo Alto | Santa Clara County | 82.0% | 4,731 | $162,569 | $2,000,001 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in California have the highest education levels?
90263 (Pepperdine University) leads this board with about 100.0% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in California?
We rank indexable ZIP codes by bachelor’s-or-higher share from high to low (population floor applies).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in California?
Visit the California state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.