🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

94542

Hayward

ZIP Code 94542 is a standard zip code serving Hayward, Hayward, California (CA), in Alameda County, United States. It has an estimated population of 12,717 with a median household income of $84,817. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Alameda
City: Hayward
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.658600
Longitude: -122.047200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 5.70 mi²
Population Density: 2229.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.680986°N, 37.632891°S, -122.004941°E, -122.078024°W

With 12,717 residents spread across 5.70 square miles, this area has a population density of 2229.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

12,717

Population

70th percentile

$84,817

Median Income

90th percentile

$524,900

Median Home Value

95th percentile

5.70 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 94542 is $84,817, and the median home value is $524,900. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

4,595

Total Units

4,315

Occupied Units

93.9%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

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