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Ashland, CA
Census-designated place in Alameda County, California. ZIP codes: 94578, 94580.
Population
22,210
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
12,054
ZIP codes
2
Ashland and its ZIP codes
Ashland at a glance
- Ashland is about 48 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $81,702 a year, 18% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $775,800 (6% above California) and median rent is $2,110 a month.
Local data for Ashland, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashland, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,702
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$775,800
Median rent
$2,110/mo
Homeownership
35.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,933), Chinese Americans (1,823), Filipino Americans (1,615).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alameda County. PPP loans are for Ashland.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$101,979
783,094 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$111,268
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.4B
FY 2026, $25,202 per person
How people get to work
Ashland, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit8.6%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashland, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
603
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
3,420
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 43°F
16.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashland, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.4%
U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Ashland
2 in or overlapping Ashland. Population shown
Cities near Ashland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CherrylandCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.2 |
| San LorenzoCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 3 |
| Castro ValleyCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 16.8 |
| San LeandroCity | 2.8 mi | 13.3 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 3 |
| HaywardCity | 5.1 mi | 45.8 |
| Norris CanyonCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Union CityCity | 7.9 mi | 19.4 |
| OaklandCity | 8.4 mi | 56 |
| AlamedaCity | 8.4 mi | 10.4 |
| MoragaTown | 10 mi | 9.5 |
| PiedmontCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| San RamonCity | 11 mi | 20.1 |
| DanvilleTown | 11 mi | 18.1 |
| AlamoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.8 |
| DublinCity | 12 mi | 15.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashland, CA in?
- Ashland is in Alameda County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Ashland, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ashland include 94578, 94580.
- What is the population of Ashland, CA?
- About 22,210 people live in Ashland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashland?
- Nearby places include Cherryland (1.4 mi), San Lorenzo (1.8 mi), Castro Valley (2.7 mi), San Leandro (2.8 mi), Fairview (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023