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Fairview, CA
Census-designated place in Alameda County, California. ZIP codes: 94541, 94542.
Population
10,745
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,613
ZIP codes
2
Fairview and its ZIP codes
Fairview at a glance
- Fairview is about 14 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $148,667 a year, 50% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $963,300 (31% above California) and median rent is $2,644 a month.
Local data for Fairview, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairview, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$148,667
Poverty rate
4.4%
Median home value
$963,300
Median rent
$2,644/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
42.9%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
35.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,202), Indian Americans (792), German Americans (780).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alameda County. PPP loans are for Fairview.
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
Fairview, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.0%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit4.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home19.1%
Average one-way commute: 35.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairview, 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 Fairview, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.9%
U.S. 33.3% -8.4 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Fairview
2 in or overlapping Fairview. Population shown
Cities near Fairview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Castro ValleyCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 16.8 |
| CherrylandCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.2 |
| AshlandCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.8 |
| HaywardCity | 4.2 mi | 45.8 |
| San LorenzoCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3 |
| Union CityCity | 5.3 mi | 19.4 |
| Norris CanyonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.6 |
| San LeandroCity | 6.7 mi | 13.3 |
| San RamonCity | 8.5 mi | 20.1 |
| DublinCity | 9.3 mi | 15.2 |
| PleasantonCity | 9.7 mi | 24.1 |
| DanvilleTown | 10 mi | 18.1 |
| SunolCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 28.3 |
| NewarkCity | 11 mi | 13.9 |
| FremontCity | 11 mi | 78.1 |
| OaklandCity | 12 mi | 56 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairview, CA in?
- Fairview is in Alameda County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Fairview, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fairview include 94541, 94542.
- What is the population of Fairview, CA?
- About 10,745 people live in Fairview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairview?
- Nearby places include Castro Valley (2.9 mi), Cherryland (3.1 mi), Ashland (3.9 mi), Hayward (4.2 mi), San Lorenzo (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023