San Lorenzo, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94580
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,152
- 3,043/sq mi High-density area
- $110,729
- Median income Above-median income area
- $846,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Lorenzo pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,043
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94580 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 94580 (San Lorenzo, CA) fell -5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 323.7 in 2023 to 307.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94580 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Lorenzo, Alameda County, California, with 27,152 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 3,043 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94580 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,729 (9% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,879. The poverty rate is 5.5%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $846,700 (10% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,274; 71.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alameda County, so 94580 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 94580
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Lorenzo, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94580.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 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 94580, San Lorenzo, 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
27,152
Population
8.9
Area (sq mi)
3,043
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94580?
41.9
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
39.9%
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?
$110,729
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$42,879
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94580 ranks among California ZIPs
San Lorenzo, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$110,729 Top 33% higher than 67% of 1,583 California 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
9,207housing units
9,207
Total Housing Units
8,992
Occupied Units
215
Vacant Units
3.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$846,700
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$2,274
Median Rent
1955
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
-5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
307
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+207%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94580 have decreased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 247 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 278 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 305 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 324 |
| 2024 | -5.1% | 307 |
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 304 business establishments in ZIP 94580, employing approximately 3,718 people with a combined annual payroll of $129,919,000.
304
Businesses
3,718
Employees
$129.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 42 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 10.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.0% |
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 94580 vs 94579 →
ZIP 94580 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94541
Hayward (94541)
61,635 residents
- 94577
San Leandro (94577)
45,560 residents
- 94546
Castro Valley (94546)
42,209 residents
- 94605
Oakland (94605)
39,016 residents
- 94578
San Leandro (94578)
38,558 residents
- 94603
Oakland (94603)
31,403 residents
- 94545
Hayward (94545)
29,707 residents
- 94580
San Lorenzo (94580)
27,152 residents
- 94619 23,299
Oakland (94619)
23,299 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94580 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94580 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94542
Hayward (94542)
$133,734 median income
- 94619
Oakland (94619)
$129,867 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
- 94577
San Leandro (94577)
$108,772 median income
- 94605
Oakland (94605)
$106,068 median income
- 94541
Hayward (94541)
$105,729 median income
- 94579
San Leandro (94579)
$99,040 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94580 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94579 | San Leandro, CA | 20,571 | 1.5 mi |
| 94578 | San Leandro, CA | 38,558 | 2.1 mi |
| 94541 | Hayward, CA | 61,635 | 2.7 mi |
| 94577 | San Leandro, CA | 45,560 | 3.2 mi |
| 94545 | Hayward, CA | 29,707 | 4.4 mi |
| 94546 | Castro Valley, CA | 42,209 | 3.9 mi |
| 94605 | Oakland, CA | 39,016 | 5.8 mi |
| 94619 | Oakland, CA | 23,299 | 6.9 mi |
| 94603 | Oakland, CA | 31,403 | 4.8 mi |
| 94542 | Hayward, CA | 12,717 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94580, 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 (27,152 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 94580 in?
ZIP code 94580 (San Lorenzo) 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 94580?
ZIP code 94580 in San Lorenzo, CA has a population of 27,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94580?
The median household income in ZIP 94580 is $110,729, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94580?
The median home value in ZIP 94580 is $846,700, which is 204% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94580?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94580 is Asian at 35.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94580?
ZIP code 94580 has 304 business establishments employing approximately 3,718 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94580?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94580 are: Other services (except public administration) (44), Construction (42), Accommodation and food services (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94580?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94580 decreased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 94580?
In ZIP code 94580, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 94580?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94580 is 32.8 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 94580?
In ZIP code 94580, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94580?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94580 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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