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Sunol, CA
Census-designated place in Alameda County, California. ZIP codes: 94586.
Population
847
Land area
28.3sq mi
People per sq mi
30
ZIP codes
1
Sunol and its ZIP codes
Sunol at a glance
- Sunol is 88% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $215,000, about 2.2 times the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,333,300 (81% above California) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Sunol, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sunol, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$215,000
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$1,333,300
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
51.8%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
34.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (189), Mexican Americans (88), Irish Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alameda County. PPP loans are for Sunol.
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
PPP loans
$4.42M
36 loans, 315 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sunol, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home25.8%
Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sunol, 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
78° / 43°F
15.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sunol, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.2%
U.S. 33.3% -12.1 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
6.3%
U.S. 12.8% -6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.9%
U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts
ZIP codes in Sunol
1 in or overlapping Sunol. Population shown
Cities near Sunol
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FremontCity | 4.6 mi | 78.1 |
| PleasantonCity | 5.4 mi | 24.1 |
| Union CityCity | 8.1 mi | 19.4 |
| NewarkCity | 8.5 mi | 13.9 |
| DublinCity | 9.4 mi | 15.2 |
| LivermoreCity | 10 mi | 26.6 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| MilpitasCity | 11 mi | 13.5 |
| HaywardCity | 11 mi | 45.8 |
| San RamonCity | 12 mi | 20.1 |
| Norris CanyonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| Castro ValleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 16.8 |
| CherrylandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Camino TassajaraCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| AshlandCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| San LorenzoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunol, CA in?
- Sunol is in Alameda County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Sunol, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sunol include 94586.
- What is the population of Sunol, CA?
- About 847 people live in Sunol, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunol?
- Nearby places include Fremont (4.6 mi), Pleasanton (5.4 mi), Union City (8.1 mi), Newark (8.5 mi), Dublin (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023