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San Leandro, CA

City in Alameda County, California. ZIP codes: 94577, 94578, 94579.

Population

87,826

Land area

13.3sq mi

People per sq mi

6,592

ZIP codes

3

San Leandro and its ZIP codes

Full map

San Leandro at a glance

  • San Leandro is about 26 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 94th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
  • The median household income is $101,420, close to the California median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $844,200 (15% above California) and median rent is $2,186 a month.

Local data for San Leandro, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

San Leandro, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$101,420

Poverty rate

8.3%

Median home value

$844,200

Median rent

$2,186/mo

Homeownership

58.1%

Bachelor's or higher

33.3%

Median age

41.9

Average commute

31.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (19,228), Chinese Americans (17,113), Filipino Americans (7,238).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$336M

3,685 loans, 34,842 jobs reported

Alameda County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone60.2%
  • Carpooled11.9%
  • Public transit8.0%
  • Walked2.1%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home15.8%

Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

San Leandro, 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

72° / 42°F

18.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in San Leandro, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.0%

U.S. 33.3% -9.3 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

11.0%

U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.3%

U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts

ZIP codes in San Leandro

3 in or overlapping San Leandro. Population shown

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Cities near San Leandro

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AshlandCensus-designated place2.8 mi1.8
San LorenzoCensus-designated place2.8 mi3
CherrylandCensus-designated place3.8 mi1.2
Castro ValleyCensus-designated place5.2 mi16.8
AlamedaCity5.8 mi10.4
OaklandCity6.5 mi56
FairviewCensus-designated place6.7 mi3
HaywardCity6.8 mi45.8
PiedmontCity8.8 mi1.7
Norris CanyonCensus-designated place9.8 mi3.6
MoragaTown9.8 mi9.5
Union CityCity10 mi19.4
Foster CityCity12 mi3.8
EmeryvilleCity12 mi1.3
OrindaCity12 mi12.9
DanvilleTown13 mi18.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is San Leandro, CA in?
San Leandro is in Alameda County, California.
What ZIP codes are in San Leandro, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping San Leandro include 94577, 94578, 94579.
What is the population of San Leandro, CA?
About 87,826 people live in San Leandro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near San Leandro?
Nearby places include Ashland (2.8 mi), San Lorenzo (2.8 mi), Cherryland (3.8 mi), Castro Valley (5.2 mi), Alameda (5.8 mi).

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

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