94541 ZIP Code — Hayward, CA
Alameda County, California
ZIP code 94541 is located in Hayward, California, within Alameda County. It covers approximately 7.45 square miles and serves a population of 67,401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 510/341/925.
About ZIP code 94541
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $750,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.
Median household income is $96,176.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
67,401
population
7.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
94541 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 94541
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94541. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hayward | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
94580 San Lorenzo (2.9 mi)
94542 Hayward (3.1 mi)
94544 Hayward (3.1 mi)
94545 Hayward (3.3 mi)
94578 San Leandro (3.5 mi)
94579 San Leandro (4.1 mi)
94577 San Leandro (5.2 mi)
94587 Union City (5.4 mi)
94546 Castro Valley (5.5 mi)
94552 Castro Valley (5.7 mi)
94603 Oakland (6.8 mi)
94605 Oakland (7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 67,401 |
| Population density | 9,047 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.6740 |
| Longitude | -122.0827 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 510/341/925 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.2% | 24.6% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 23.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.3% | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.8% | 21.7% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
67,401
Population
9,047
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$96,176
Median household income
$41,827
Per capita income
$750,000
Median home value
$2,171
Median monthly rent
46.2%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
11,467
Housing units
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,071
Under 5
2,000
1,914
5–9
1,848
1,882
10–14
1,816
2,038
15–19
1,967
1,874
20–24
1,808
5,356
25–34
5,169
5,517
35–44
5,325
4,370
45–54
4,219
2,432
55–59
2,347
1,994
60–64
1,925
2,715
65–74
2,621
1,482
75–84
1,431
651
85+
629
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,128 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 53,273 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 9,529 | 14.1% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
24.5%
White
22.2%
Other race
17.2%
Asian
14.1%
Two or more races
10.4%
Black or African American
9.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 21,918 | 24.5% |
| White | 19,856 | 22.2% |
| Other race | 15,390 | 17.2% |
| Asian | 12,589 | 14.1% |
| Two or more races | 9,270 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 8,702 | 9.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,121 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 473 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.2% | 24.6% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 23.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.3% | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.8% | 21.7% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
13.6%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
21.1%
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k+
15.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.7% |
| $200k+ | 15.8% |
| Median income | $96,176 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
0.4%
$200k–$300k
1.3%
$300k–$500k
7.7%
$500k–$1M
71.8%
$1M+
14.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $750,000 |
| Median rent / month | $2,171 |
| Owner occupied | 46.2% |
| Renter occupied | 53.8% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 49.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% |
| 3 or more | 24.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.6% |
| Electricity | 29.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,804 | 44.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,048 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,208 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,903 | 26.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,375 | 33.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,414 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.98 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.6% | 38.0% |
| Married | 44.2% | 40.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
24.9%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
19.9%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 910 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 1,013 | 6.6% |
| Elementary school | 5,530 | 36.1% |
| High school | 3,484 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 4,379 | 28.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Professional & management
15.1%
Retail trade
10.9%
Construction
9.9%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Public administration
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.8% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.3% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.4% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 6.2% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
12.2%
18 and over
10.8%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
17.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.9% |
| Retirement income | 21.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.0% |
| High blood pressure | 26.3% |
| High cholesterol | 27.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 17.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 15.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 16.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.3% |
| Visited dentist | 58.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,019 | 3.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 39.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.9% |
| Public insurance | 38.9% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 63,330 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 13,275 | 21.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 8,841 | 14.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 974 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 3,363 | 5.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,169 | 67.0% |
| Born in same state | 43,888 | 65.1% |
| Born in different state | 37,114 | 55.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,281 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 22,232 | 33.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 11,870 | 53.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,313 | 3.4% |
| French | 1,960 | 2.9% |
| Arab | 1,465 | 2.2% |
| Polish | 198 | 0.3% |
| English | 166 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 89 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 67 | 0.1% |
| German | 36 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.6% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94541
What part of Hayward is ZIP code 94541?
ZIP code 94541 covers a portion of Hayward, California, within Alameda County.
What county is ZIP code 94541 in?
ZIP code 94541 falls within Alameda County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 94541?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 94541 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 94541?
The median home value in ZIP code 94541 is $750,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 94541?
ZIP code 94541 has an estimated population of 67,401 residents, with a density of 9,042 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 94541?
The median household income in ZIP code 94541 is $96,176, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 94541 in?
ZIP code 94541 observes the PST timezone.