Hayward, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94544
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 73,026
- 2,573/sq mi High-density area
- $107,785
- Median income Above-median income area
- $827,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hayward pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,573
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94544 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 94544 (Hayward, CA) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 309.7 in 2023 to 331.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94544 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hayward, Alameda County, California, with 73,026 residents across 28.4 square miles, a density of 2,573 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94544 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,785 (6% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,235. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $827,200 (7% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,373; 56.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alameda County, so 94544 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 94544
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hayward, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94544.
- Construction
Construction
148 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
147 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
142 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
141 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
136 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94544, Hayward, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
73,026
Population
28.4
Area (sq mi)
2,573
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94544?
38.0
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
46.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$107,785
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$42,235
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94544 ranks nationally
Hayward, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$107,785 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
24,194housing units
24,194
Total Housing Units
22,991
Occupied Units
1,203
Vacant Units
3.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$827,200
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$2,373
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
331
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+231%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94544 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 245 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 278 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 308 |
| 2023 | +0.7% | 310 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 331 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,313 business establishments in ZIP 94544, employing approximately 18,767 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,285,893,000.
1,313
Businesses
18,767
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 148 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 147 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 142 | 10.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 141 | 10.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 136 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 124 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 109 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 86 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 85 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 69 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 56 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.1% |
| Information | 10 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 94544 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94544
Hayward (94544)
73,026 residents
- 94587
Union City (94587)
69,516 residents
- 94536
Fremont (94536)
68,790 residents
- 94541
Hayward (94541)
61,635 residents
- 94560
Newark (94560)
42,573 residents
- 94546
Castro Valley (94546)
42,209 residents
- 94555
Fremont (94555)
34,143 residents
- 94545
Hayward (94545)
29,707 residents
- 94580 27,152
San Lorenzo (94580)
27,152 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94544 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94544 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94555
Fremont (94555)
$219,938 median income
- 94552
Castro Valley (94552)
$212,605 median income
- 94560
Newark (94560)
$169,064 median income
- 94536
Fremont (94536)
$167,662 median income
- 94542
Hayward (94542)
$133,734 median income
- 94587
Union City (94587)
$133,715 median income
- 94546
Castro Valley (94546)
$128,385 median income
- 94545
Hayward (94545)
$114,356 median income
- 94580
San Lorenzo (94580)
$110,729 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94544 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94542 | Hayward, CA | 12,717 | 2.1 mi |
| 94541 | Hayward, CA | 61,635 | 3.2 mi |
| 94587 | Union City, CA | 69,516 | 3.0 mi |
| 94545 | Hayward, CA | 29,707 | 3.6 mi |
| 94555 | Fremont, CA | 34,143 | 5.6 mi |
| 94546 | Castro Valley, CA | 42,209 | 5.7 mi |
| 94552 | Castro Valley, CA | 14,454 | 5.9 mi |
| 94580 | San Lorenzo, CA | 27,152 | 5.1 mi |
| 94536 | Fremont, CA | 68,790 | 5.8 mi |
| 94560 | Newark, CA | 42,573 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94544, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (73,026 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 94544 in?
ZIP code 94544 (Hayward) is located in Alameda County, California. Alameda County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alameda-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94544?
ZIP code 94544 in Hayward, CA has a population of 73,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94544?
The median household income in ZIP 94544 is $107,785, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94544?
The median home value in ZIP 94544 is $827,200, which is 197% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94544?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94544 is Asian at 29.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94544?
ZIP code 94544 has 1,313 business establishments employing approximately 18,767 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94544?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94544 are: Construction (148), Retail trade (147), Other services (except public administration) (142). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94544?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94544 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 231%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94544?
In ZIP code 94544, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 94544?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94544 is 30.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94544?
In ZIP code 94544, approximately 56.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94544?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94544 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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