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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
$110,729
Median income
$846,700
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $42,879. Local economic indicators show a 5.5% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $846,700 for a typical home value (10% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,274 a month; 71.9% of 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. To put 94580 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 94580

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Lorenzo, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94580.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94580?

41.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

39.9%

Foreign-Born

White 22.8%
African American 4.3%
Asian 35.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%

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?

$110,729

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$42,879

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94580 ranks nationally

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

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

$110,729 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,207

Total Housing Units

8,992

Occupied Units

215

Vacant Units

3.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$846,700

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94580 ranks #8 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 94580 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 94580 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
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

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Pop: 73,026
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Pop: 69,516
94536 standard
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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 Lorenzo, CA California

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.

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