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Newark, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94560

Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

42,573
1,191/sq mi
$169,064
Median income
$1,142,800
Median home value
48.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newark pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
1,191
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94560 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94560 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newark, Alameda County, California, with 42,573 residents across 35.8 square miles, a density of 1,191 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94560 skews affluent, with a median household income of $169,064 (66% above the California average), while per-capita income is $73,044. Local economic indicators show a 4.3% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $1,142,800 (48% above the state average) with median rent at $2,776 per month, and 69.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 94560, plus 6 more within Alameda County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 94560

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94560.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 94560, Newark, 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

42,573

Population

35.8

Area (sq mi)

1,191

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94560?

37.9

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

43.5%

Foreign-Born

White 20.0%
African American 3.3%
Asian 46.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%

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?

$169,064

Median Household Income

+66% vs state

$73,044

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94560 ranks nationally

Newark, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$169,064 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,015

Total Housing Units

15,252

Occupied Units

763

Vacant Units

3.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$1,142,800

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$2,776

Median Rent

1975

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

+10.7%

YoY Change (2024)

376

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+276%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94560 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +276% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 257
2021 +10.6% 284
2022 +16.5% 330
2023 +2.8% 340
2024 +10.7% 376

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 1,224 business establishments in ZIP 94560, employing approximately 27,577 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,497,222,000.

1,224

Businesses

27,577

Employees

$2.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 169 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 166 13.6%
Retail trade 160 13.1%
Health care and social assistance 114 9.3%
Construction 105 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 99 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 64 5.2%
Manufacturing 63 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 62 5.1%
Wholesale trade 61 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 3.6%
Educational services 38 3.1%
Finance and insurance 35 2.9%
Information 24 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.5%

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 94560 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94560 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 94560 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 94560 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
94538 Fremont, CA 61,148 3.8 mi
94555 Fremont, CA 34,143 3.7 mi
94587 Union City, CA 69,516 5.8 mi
94536 Fremont, CA 68,790 4.3 mi
95002 Alviso, CA 2,077 5.6 mi
94539 Fremont, CA 50,031 6.5 mi
94089 Sunnyvale, CA 19,245 7.6 mi
94544 Hayward, CA 73,026 8.0 mi
94043 Mountain View, CA 28,358 7.4 mi
94085 Sunnyvale, CA 21,247 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alameda County

94544 standard
Hayward, CA
Pop: 73,026
94587 standard
Union City, CA
Pop: 69,516
94536 standard
Fremont, CA
Pop: 68,790
94541 standard
Hayward, CA
Pop: 61,635
94538 standard
Fremont, CA
Pop: 61,148
94501 standard
Alameda, CA
Pop: 60,212

Related Areas

Alameda County Newark, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94560 in? ▼
ZIP code 94560 (Newark) 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 94560? ▼
ZIP code 94560 in Newark, CA has a population of 42,573 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94560? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94560 is $169,064, which is 122% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94560? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94560 is $1,142,800, which is 311% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94560? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94560 is Asian at 46.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94560? ▼
ZIP code 94560 has 1,224 business establishments employing approximately 27,577 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94560? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94560 are: Accommodation and food services (169), Professional, scientific, and technical services (166), Retail trade (160). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94560? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94560 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 276%. 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 94560? ▼
In ZIP code 94560, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.1% 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 94560? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94560 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 94560? ▼
In ZIP code 94560, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94560? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94560 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.