94544 ZIP Code — Hayward, CA
Alameda County, California
ZIP code 94544 is located in Hayward, California, within Alameda County. It covers approximately 10.95 square miles and serves a population of 77,712 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 341/510/925.
About ZIP code 94544
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $736,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $103,039.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 29% of households.
77,712
population
10.95
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
94544 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 94544
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94544. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hayward | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
94542 Hayward (1.5 mi)
94587 Union City (2.4 mi)
94541 Hayward (3.1 mi)
94545 Hayward (3.6 mi)
94552 Castro Valley (5.5 mi)
94580 San Lorenzo (5.5 mi)
94555 Fremont (6 mi)
94536 Fremont (6.1 mi)
94578 San Leandro (6.6 mi)
94579 San Leandro (6.8 mi)
94560 Newark (8 mi)
94577 San Leandro (8.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 77,712 |
| Population density | 7,097 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.95 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.6368 |
| Longitude | -122.0494 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 341/510/925 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.2% | 24.6% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 23.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.5% | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.4% | 21.7% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
77,712
Population
7,097
People per sq mi
36.6
Median age
$103,039
Median household income
$39,718
Per capita income
$736,300
Median home value
$2,239
Median monthly rent
52.8%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
13,137
Housing units
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,059
Under 5
1,977
2,061
5–9
1,980
2,656
10–14
2,552
2,366
15–19
2,272
2,598
20–24
2,495
7,180
25–34
6,897
5,571
35–44
5,351
5,111
45–54
4,910
2,743
55–59
2,635
2,399
60–64
2,305
3,038
65–74
2,918
1,239
75–84
1,190
617
85+
592
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,392 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 61,320 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 9,594 | 12.3% |
| Median age | 36.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
26.5%
Asian
21%
Other race
21%
White
14.2%
Two or more races
8.5%
Black or African American
5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 27,949 | 26.5% |
| Asian | 22,176 | 21% |
| Other race | 22,157 | 21% |
| White | 15,040 | 14.2% |
| Two or more races | 8,965 | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 5,891 | 5.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2,395 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,088 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.2% | 24.6% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 23.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.5% | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.4% | 21.7% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
6.1%
$50k–$75k
14.3%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k+
18.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.5% |
| $200k+ | 18.2% |
| Median income | $103,039 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
1.3%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
$200k–$300k
5.8%
$300k–$500k
7.2%
$500k–$1M
66.9%
$1M+
12.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $736,300 |
| Median rent / month | $2,239 |
| Owner occupied | 52.8% |
| Renter occupied | 47.2% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 49.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 20.1% |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 30.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 33.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.6% |
| Electricity | 25.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 2.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,004 | 52.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,650 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,562 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,866 | 25.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,772 | 38.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,470 | 28.0% |
| Average household size | 3.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.3% | 36.6% |
| Married | 49.4% | 45.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.1%
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
HS graduate
28.3%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,033 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 905 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 6,895 | 38.5% |
| High school | 4,285 | 23.9% |
| College / grad school | 4,808 | 26.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Professional & management
13.1%
Manufacturing
12.2%
Retail trade
11.5%
Transportation & utilities
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Construction
8.2%
Other services
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Public administration
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.9% |
| Service | 20.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.6% |
| Government | 9.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.1% |
| Carpool | 11.6% |
| Public transit | 6.1% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 10.3% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.2 |
Poverty
All people
9.0%
Under 18 years
11.9%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
11.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.7% |
| Retirement income | 18.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 9.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.8% |
| High blood pressure | 25.1% |
| High cholesterol | 26.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 16.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 14.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 17.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.4% |
| Visited dentist | 56.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,592 | 2.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 32.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.5% |
| Public insurance | 39.0% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 73,676 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 21,189 | 28.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 11,781 | 16.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,218 | 3.0% |
| Other languages | 6,939 | 9.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 43,543 | 56.0% |
| Born in same state | 41,625 | 53.6% |
| Born in different state | 36,744 | 47.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,918 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 34,169 | 44.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 18,776 | 55.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,056 | 2.6% |
| Arab | 1,409 | 1.8% |
| French | 1,332 | 1.7% |
| English | 266 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 205 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 159 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 42 | 0.1% |
| German | 36 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.7% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94544
What part of Hayward is ZIP code 94544?
ZIP code 94544 covers a portion of Hayward, California, within Alameda County.
What county is ZIP code 94544 in?
ZIP code 94544 falls within Alameda County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 94544?
Approximately 29% of households in ZIP code 94544 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 94544?
The median home value in ZIP code 94544 is $736,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 94544?
The median household income in ZIP code 94544 is $103,039, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 94544?
ZIP code 94544 has an estimated population of 77,712 residents, with a density of 7,096 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 94544 in?
ZIP code 94544 observes the PST timezone.