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94542

Hayward, CA

Total Population
16,188
Median Household Income
$132,747
Median Home Value
$1,053,100
Median Rent
$2,424

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$132,747
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$1,053,100
103% above state median
Rent
$2,424
100% above state median
Median Age
38.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Hayward, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 48.0% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 7.7% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Low poverty rate of 6.8%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$132,747
+76.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.94 people

Total Households
5,013
Family Households
60.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
32.1%
#2 Industry
Education
26.0%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
15.9%
Total Employed Residents:4,626

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
19.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.6%
181 workers
Public Transit
6.9%
475 workers
Total Commuting Workers:6,888
Commute Insights
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.3%
8,415 employed
Labor Force
9,119
704 unemployed
Median Age
38.5 years
Per Capita Income
$57,706
Poverty Rate
6.8%

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