94542 ZIP Code – Hayward, California
94542 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Hayward, California, part of Alameda County with a population of approximately 16,188 residents. The median household income is $132,747 — above the California average and well above the national average. The median home value of $1,053,100 is well above the national average, with 72.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $2,424, which is well above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 19% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 9.5%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.7%, below the national average. About 48.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. At 42.7, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 94544, 94552, 94541.
ZIP Code 94542 Data
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ZIP 94542 vs. California vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 94542 | CA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 22k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $132k | $94k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $1.1M | $698k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,424 | $1,805 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 41.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.1% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 94544 – Hayward
- 94552 – Castro Valley
- 94541 – Hayward
- 94587 – Union City
- 94545 – Hayward
- 94580 – San Lorenzo
- 94536 – Fremont
- 94546 – Castro Valley
- 94578 – San Leandro
- 94579 – San Leandro
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94544 | HAYWARD | 77,712 | $103,039 |
| 94552 | CASTRO VALLEY | 14,948 | $204,260 |
| 94541 | HAYWARD | 67,401 | $96,176 |
| 94587 | UNION CITY | 69,502 | $138,013 |
| 94545 | HAYWARD | 33,700 | $102,220 |