Sunol, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94586
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 925
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $204,931
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,511,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sunol pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94586 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94586 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sunol, Alameda County, California, home to just 925 residents across 151.6 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94586 skews affluent, with a median household income of $204,931 (102% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $93,021. The poverty rate is 4.3%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,511,000 (96% above the average California ZIP), while 83.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alameda County, so 94586 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 94586
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sunol, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94586.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 94586, Sunol, 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
925
Population
151.6
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94586?
42.4
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
11.7%
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?
$204,931
Median Household Income
+102% vs state ZIP avg
$93,021
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
34.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94586 ranks among California ZIPs
Sunol, 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)
$204,931 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
359housing units
359
Total Housing Units
319
Occupied Units
40
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,511,000
Median Home Value
+96% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 94586, employing approximately 686 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,694,000.
33
Businesses
686
Employees
$49.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 15.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.1% |
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 94586 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94536
Fremont (94536)
68,790 residents
- 95035
Milpitas (95035)
66,943 residents
- 94538
Fremont (94538)
61,148 residents
- 94539
Fremont (94539)
50,031 residents
- 94568
Dublin (94568)
46,016 residents
- 94566
Pleasanton (94566)
40,884 residents
- 95132
San Jose (95132)
40,299 residents
- 95134 15,268
San Jose (95134)
15,268 residents
- 94586 925
Sunol (94586)
925 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94586 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94586 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94539
Fremont (94539)
$243,552 median income
- 94568
Dublin (94568)
$214,385 median income
- 94586
Sunol (94586)
$204,931 median income
- 95134
San Jose (95134)
$203,649 median income
- 94566
Pleasanton (94566)
$191,155 median income
- 95035
Milpitas (95035)
$178,654 median income
- 95132
San Jose (95132)
$178,611 median income
- 94536
Fremont (94536)
$167,662 median income
- 94538
Fremont (94538)
$147,301 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94586 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94586, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 94586 in?
ZIP code 94586 (Sunol) 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 94586?
ZIP code 94586 in Sunol, CA has a population of 925 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94586?
The median household income in ZIP 94586 is $204,931, which is 169% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94586?
The median home value in ZIP 94586 is $1,511,000, which is 443% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94586?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94586 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94586?
ZIP code 94586 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 686 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94586?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94586 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94586?
In ZIP code 94586, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.0% 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 94586?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94586 is 34.9 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 94586?
In ZIP code 94586, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94586?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94586 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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