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San Leandro, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94579

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

20,571
2,540/sq mi
$99,040
Median income
$850,300
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Leandro pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
2,540
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94579 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94579 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Leandro, Alameda County, California, with 20,571 residents across 8.1 square miles, a density of 2,540 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94579 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,040 (3% below the California average), while per-capita income is $42,276. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.0%. Housing costs here run $850,300 for a typical home value (10% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,139 a month; 73.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 94579 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Alameda County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 94579

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Leandro, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94579.

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 94579, San Leandro, 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

20,571

Population

8.1

Area (sq mi)

2,540

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94579?

45.9

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

44.6%

Foreign-Born

White 22.7%
African American 2.6%
Asian 52.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%

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?

$99,040

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$42,276

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94579 ranks nationally

San Leandro, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,040 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,850

Total Housing Units

6,628

Occupied Units

222

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$850,300

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$2,139

Median Rent

1958

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

+10.4%

YoY Change (2024)

323

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+223%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94579 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 247
2021 +11.7% 276
2022 +10.9% 306
2023 -4.5% 292
2024 +10.4% 323

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 246 business establishments in ZIP 94579, employing approximately 2,224 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,126,000.

246

Businesses

2,224

Employees

$89.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 45 18.3%
Construction 31 12.6%
Transportation and warehousing 31 12.6%
Retail trade 28 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 26 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 21 8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 4.9%
Wholesale trade 9 3.7%
Educational services 5 2.0%
Manufacturing 4 1.6%
Finance and insurance 4 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 94579 vs 94580 →

ZIP 94579 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 94579 ranks #0 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 94579 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 94579 ranks #8 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
94580 San Lorenzo, CA 27,152 1.5 mi
94577 San Leandro, CA 45,560 2.1 mi
94578 San Leandro, CA 38,558 2.2 mi
94603 Oakland, CA 31,403 3.7 mi
94605 Oakland, CA 39,016 5.1 mi
94541 Hayward, CA 61,635 4.0 mi
94621 Oakland, CA 29,870 4.6 mi
94546 Castro Valley, CA 42,209 4.7 mi
94545 Hayward, CA 29,707 5.4 mi
94619 Oakland, CA 23,299 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alameda County

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Pop: 73,026
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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 San Leandro, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94579 in? ▼
ZIP code 94579 (San Leandro) 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 94579? ▼
ZIP code 94579 in San Leandro, CA has a population of 20,571 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94579? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94579 is $99,040, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94579? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94579 is $850,300, which is 206% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94579? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94579 is Asian at 52.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94579? ▼
ZIP code 94579 has 246 business establishments employing approximately 2,224 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94579? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94579 are: Accommodation and food services (45), Construction (31), Transportation and warehousing (31). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94579? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94579 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 94579? ▼
In ZIP code 94579, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 94579? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94579 is 31.5 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 94579? ▼
In ZIP code 94579, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94579? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94579 is 7.7% 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.