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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 94579 has 21,869 residents and 6,966 households (average 3.13 persons per household). The median age is 43.7 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Asian (52.1%, much higher than the state average of 15.4% and well above the national average of 6.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (15.4%) and national averages (6.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	21,869Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	19,955Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	22,219Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	6,991.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$94,193Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,966Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$815,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.13Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.35Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	20,167	20,528	21,652	21,842	22,056	22,431	22,452	22,040	21,883	21,541	21,034	20,272	19,955
Decennial Census	20,571	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	21,869	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 43.7

Male Median Age: 41.6

Female Median Age: 45.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	477	553	665	676	694	689	733	622	594	708	727	836	841	630	477	298	158	202
Female	431	512	607	628	641	696	723	659	677	797	812	916	904	766	577	342	279	322
Total	908	1,065	1,272	1,304	1,335	1,385	1,456	1,281	1,271	1,505	1,539	1,752	1,745	1,396	1,054	640	437	524

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	4,485	18.36%
Black:	1,147	4.69%
Hispanic:*	4,731	19.36%
Asian:	11,383	46.59%
American Indian:	165	0.68%
Hawaiian:	194	0.79%
Other:	2,328	9.53%
Total:	24,433	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	10,580	48.38%	41.6 years
Females:	11,289	51.62%	45.4 years
Total:	21,869	100%	43.7 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	10,915	54.70%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	271	1.36%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	6,694	33.55%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,075	43.94%
Total Population:	19,955	100%
Total Native Population:	11,186	56.06%
Total Foreign-born Population:	8,769	43.94%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $94,193, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $27,704 (41.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,202. Family households earn a median of $107,134 versus $42,123 for nonfamily households (a difference of $65,011). By gender, male median income is $65,236 and female is $56,218, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $9,018 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.2%, which is roughly equal to the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$66,489	$67,299	$72,369	$75,481	$69,630	$73,771	$78,054	$79,907	$88,991	$91,201	$92,102	$95,398	$94,193
Median Family Income	$80,750	$74,367	$81,645	$85,018	$79,600	$87,962	$88,207	$88,370	$93,382	$96,124	$94,590	$104,896	$107,134
Median NonFamily Income	$34,980	$38,125	$34,692	$33,902	$31,580	$32,717	$40,867	$47,808	$57,600	$44,837	$41,189	$38,149	$42,123
Median Male Income	$52,440	$51,027	$50,386	$53,116	$51,090	$52,032	$54,969	$54,342	$53,987	$61,108	$60,554	$65,310	$65,236
Median Female Income	$40,164	$41,594	$43,125	$44,067	$45,170	$45,543	$46,721	$46,003	$47,563	$53,608	$52,254	$54,543	$56,218

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	10,026	58.36%
Unemployed:	824	4.80%
Not In Labor Force:	6,331	36.85%
Total:	17,181	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,334	33.25%
Service:	1,993	19.88%
Sales and Office:	2,082	20.77%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,046	10.43%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,571	15.67%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	10,026	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $815,900, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $385,600 (89.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $230,800. The median gross rent is $1,972, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $561 (39.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $175. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.57% (59.26% with a mortgage, 40.74% free-and-clear) and renters 24.43% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.24%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$430,300	$377,300	$364,300	$373,200	$388,800	$433,000	$468,700	$546,000	$585,100	$625,800	$659,600	$780,100	$815,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	61	3.73%
$500 to $999:	217	13.27%
$1,000 to $1,499:	131	8.01%
$1,500 to $1,999:	356	21.77%
$2,000 to $2,499:	218	13.33%
$2,500 to $2,999:	344	21.04%
$3,000 or more:	163	9.97%
No Rent:	145	8.87%
Total:	1,635	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,411	$1,416	$1,478	$1,463	$1,463	$1,486	$1,475	$1,538	$1,797	$1,888	$1,939	$2,046	$1,972

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,997	44.78%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,060	30.78%
Renter Occupied:	1,635	24.43%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,692	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,692	96.76%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	224	3.24%
Total Housing Units:	6,916	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	5,358	77.47%
Multi-Family Units:	1,145	16.56%
Other Units:	413	5.97%
Total Housing Units:	6,916	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 27.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 81.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.40 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (37.17%). College enrollment is 37.17%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,952	12.70%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	926	6.02%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,159	27.06%
Some college, no degree:	3,023	19.67%
Associate's degree:	1,041	6.77%
Bachelor's degree:	3,116	20.27%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,154	7.51%
Total:	15,371	100%
High school or higher:	12,493	81.28%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,270	27.78%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	13,340	60.05%
Public Insurance:	8,103	36.48%
No Insurance:	771	3.47%
Total:	22,214	100%
Has Health Insurance:	21,443	96.53%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	5.1%	3.9%	4.8%	6.4%	6.3%	6.0%	7.6%	8.0%	7.3%	8.7%	7.8%	5.4%	3.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	149	3.68%
Kindergarten:	387	9.56%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,144	28.25%
High school (grades 9-12):	864	21.34%
College or graduate school:	1,505	37.17%
Total:	4,049	100%
Early Childhood:	536	13.24%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,395	59.15%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	San Leandro, California
County:	Alameda County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	8:55:43 PM
Population:	21,869 [See All]
Area Codes:	341 / 510
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	37.6878, -122.1565
Land Area:	3.128 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/94579/zip-code-94579.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	7,099Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	183Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,966Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,180Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	675Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	246Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$23,208,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$89,126,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,224Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	41860Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley, CA (CBSA Div 36084)Source: Census
CBSA Population:	4,653,593Source: Census
MSA:	San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	3.128 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: Census

Congressional District:	12,14Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	38.97, 259.5 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Oakland, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0668084Source: Census
Place Name:	San Leandro city; CaliforniaSource: Census

ZIP Code 94579 in San Leandro, CA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 94579

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 94579

Sources & References