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Newark, CA
City in Alameda County, California. ZIP codes: 94560.
Population
46,903
Land area
13.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,370
ZIP codes
1
Newark and its ZIP codes
Newark at a glance
- Newark is about 13 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 202nd most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $169,064 a year, 71% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,142,800 (56% above California) and median rent is $2,776 a month.
Local data for Newark, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newark, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$169,064
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$1,142,800
Median rent
$2,776/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
48.1%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (10,115), Chinese Americans (6,945), Indian Americans (6,385).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alameda County. PPP loans are for Newark.
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
$156M
1,336 loans, 14,211 jobs reported
How people get to work
Newark, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.8%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit4.2%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home23.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newark, 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
77° / 43°F
14.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newark, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.9%
U.S. 33.3% -12.4 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Newark
1 in or overlapping Newark. Population shown
Cities near Newark
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FremontCity | 4.6 mi | 78.1 |
| Union CityCity | 5.4 mi | 19.4 |
| East Palo AltoCity | 7.1 mi | 2.5 |
| HaywardCity | 8.1 mi | 45.8 |
| Menlo ParkCity | 8.4 mi | 10 |
| SunolCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 28.3 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 9 mi | 12 |
| SunnyvaleCity | 9.1 mi | 22.1 |
| Redwood CityCity | 9.9 mi | 19.3 |
| MilpitasCity | 9.9 mi | 13.5 |
| North Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| StanfordCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| Santa ClaraCity | 11 mi | 18.3 |
| AthertonTown | 11 mi | 5 |
| Los AltosCity | 12 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newark, CA in?
- Newark is in Alameda County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Newark, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newark include 94560.
- What is the population of Newark, CA?
- About 46,903 people live in Newark, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newark?
- Nearby places include Fremont (4.6 mi), Union City (5.4 mi), East Palo Alto (7.1 mi), Hayward (8.1 mi), Menlo Park (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023