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Cherryland, CA
Census-designated place in Alameda County, California. ZIP codes: 94541.
Population
14,143
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
11,851
ZIP codes
1
Cherryland and its ZIP codes
Cherryland at a glance
- Cherryland is about 47 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $86,418, 13% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $668,800 (9% below California) and median rent is $2,140 a month.
Local data for Cherryland, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cherryland, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,418
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$668,800
Median rent
$2,140/mo
Homeownership
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,777), German Americans (839), Filipino Americans (796).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alameda County. PPP loans are for Cherryland.
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
Cherryland, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cherryland, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cherryland, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Cherryland
1 in or overlapping Cherryland. Population shown
Cities near Cherryland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AshlandCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.8 |
| San LorenzoCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| Castro ValleyCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 16.8 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3 |
| HaywardCity | 3.7 mi | 45.8 |
| San LeandroCity | 3.8 mi | 13.3 |
| Union CityCity | 6.5 mi | 19.4 |
| Norris CanyonCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 3.6 |
| AlamedaCity | 9.6 mi | 10.4 |
| OaklandCity | 9.8 mi | 56 |
| San RamonCity | 11 mi | 20.1 |
| MoragaTown | 11 mi | 9.5 |
| NewarkCity | 12 mi | 13.9 |
| DanvilleTown | 12 mi | 18.1 |
| PiedmontCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Foster CityCity | 12 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cherryland, CA in?
- Cherryland is in Alameda County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Cherryland, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cherryland include 94541.
- What is the population of Cherryland, CA?
- About 14,143 people live in Cherryland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cherryland?
- Nearby places include Ashland (1.4 mi), San Lorenzo (1.5 mi), Castro Valley (3.1 mi), Fairview (3.1 mi), Hayward (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023