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Hayward, CA

City in Alameda County, California. ZIP codes: 94541, 94542, 94544, 94545, 94587.

Population

158,801

Land area

45.8sq mi

People per sq mi

3,466

ZIP codes

5

Hayward and its ZIP codes

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Hayward at a glance

  • Hayward is about 14 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 35th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
  • The median household income is $113,318, 14% above the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $854,400 (16% above California) and median rent is $2,391 a month.

Local data for Hayward, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hayward, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$113,318

Poverty rate

9.6%

Median home value

$854,400

Median rent

$2,391/mo

Homeownership

58.0%

Bachelor's or higher

34.0%

Median age

38.6

Average commute

32.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (48,087), Filipino Americans (20,190), Chinese Americans (9,532).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alameda County. PPP loans are for Hayward.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Sep 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

PPP loans

$554M

5,175 loans, 52,852 jobs reported

Alameda County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Hayward, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone65.4%
  • Carpooled13.1%
  • Public transit4.3%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home13.9%

Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hayward, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hayward, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.9%

U.S. 33.3% -8.4 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

10.8%

U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.4%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Hayward

5 in or overlapping Hayward. Population shown

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Cities near Hayward

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Union CityCity3.4 mi19.4
CherrylandCensus-designated place3.7 mi1.2
San LorenzoCensus-designated place4 mi3
FairviewCensus-designated place4.2 mi3
AshlandCensus-designated place5.1 mi1.8
Castro ValleyCensus-designated place6.2 mi16.8
San LeandroCity6.8 mi13.3
NewarkCity8.1 mi13.9
Norris CanyonCensus-designated place10 mi3.6
FremontCity10 mi78.1
Redwood CityCity11 mi19.3
Foster CityCity11 mi3.8
East Palo AltoCity11 mi2.5
SunolCensus-designated place11 mi28.3
Menlo ParkCity12 mi10
North Fair OaksCensus-designated place12 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hayward, CA in?
Hayward is in Alameda County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Hayward, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hayward include 94541, 94542, 94544, 94545, 94587.
What is the population of Hayward, CA?
About 158,801 people live in Hayward, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hayward?
Nearby places include Union City (3.4 mi), Cherryland (3.7 mi), San Lorenzo (4 mi), Fairview (4.2 mi), Ashland (5.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023