Name: Zip Code 94621
Address: Oakland

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 94621 offers a tranquil neighborhood with calm streets and convenient access to numerous green spaces, such as Martin Luther King Jr and Coliseum Gardens Park, enhancing the local environment. This area features a mix of single detached homes, duplexes, and spacious apartment buildings, many dating back to before the 1960s, providing a variety of architectural styles. The community benefits from excellent public transit service with two rapid transit stations and multiple bus lines, making commuting straightforward regardless of transportation preference. Nearby schools, both public and private, are readily accessible, while residents also benefit from close proximity to grocery stores, diverse restaurants, and cozy cafes.

Characteristics

Transportation

This postal code enables homeowners to move around using several alternative modes of transportation. Zip Code 94621 is fairly transit friendly. More specifically, homeowners are served by Fruitvale, Coliseum and Oakland International Airport Station on the Berryessa/North San Jose to Richmond, Berryessa/North San José - Richmond, Daly City to Dublin/Pleasanton, Berryessa/North San Jose to Daly City, Oakland Airport to Coliseum, Berryessa/North San José - Daly City, Oakland International Airport (OAK), Dublin/Pleasanton - Daly City, Dublin/Pleasanton to Daly City, Coliseum to Oakland Airport, Richmond to Berryessa/North San Jose and Daly City to Berryessa/North San Jose. There is the Oakland Coliseum on the Capitol Corridor. Homeowners have access to approximately 40 bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. Zip Code 94621 will also attract home buyers who want to reside in a compact area because it is suitable for pedestrians; many day-to-day needs can be met without a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are moderately close at hand. Commuting by bicycle is easy in Zip Code 94621 as the topography is moderately flat.

Services

Residents will value the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within a short distance from vast majority homes for sale in Zip Code 94621. Property buyers are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. As far as eating is concerned, it is rarely possible for property owners in this postal code to access one of over 50 supermarkets as pedestrians. Nevertheless, it is generally a reasonably short trip to the nearest pharmacy, which can supply some staple foods. There are also over 200 restaurants in this postal code.

Character

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced environment will enjoy Zip Code 94621. There are over 50 green spaces close by for residents to unwind in, such as Arroyo Viejo Park and Shoreline Park, which makes them easy to reach. This area is also very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although that is not the case close to the airport (Metropolitan Oakland Intl), Nimitz Freeway or one of the railway lines.

Car friendly6.4

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.4

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly6.8

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Restaurants3.6

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries2.2

Some groceries within a short drive