94542 ZIP Code
Hayward, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 94542 |
| City/Town: | Hayward |
| County: | Alameda |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,188 |
| Median Household Income: | $132,747 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,236 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,343 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,053,100 |
| Land Area: | 8.7 sq miles
22.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.6553, -122.0258 |
Population Information (94542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,188 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,726 | 53.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,462 | 46.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 653 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 540 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 887 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,751 | 10.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,462 | 9.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,027 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,259 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,383 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 935 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 998 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,204 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 866 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 223 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (94542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,053,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,424 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,343 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,013 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 330 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,542 | 70.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,471 | 29.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (94542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,895 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 844 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 514 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,488 | 13.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,065 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 752 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,214 | 29.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,018 | 18.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (94542 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $132,747 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $177,979 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $144,231 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,236 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (94542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,119 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,415 | 92.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 704 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,855 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,701 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,064 | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 636 | 7.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (94542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,081 | 37.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,679 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 212 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,839 | 23.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 167 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,930 | 11.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,280 | 14.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,653 | 16.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,329 | 26.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,257 | 20.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 136 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 927 | 5.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (94542 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 159 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 33 | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 18 | 0.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 130 | 2.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 252 | 5.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 630 | 12.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 420 | 8.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,206 | 24.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 517 | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,648 | 32.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (94542 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,013 | 59.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,157 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 475 | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 181 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 62 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,132 | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 37.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (94542 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 422 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 734 | 8.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 255 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 738 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 552 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 248 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 610 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,484 | 17.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,971 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 723 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 472 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 206 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (94542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (94542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,563 | 96.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,905 | 79.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,236 | 26.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 625 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (94542 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,389 | 87.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,029 | 20.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,099 | 21.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 222 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 116 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 125 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (94542 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,836 | 71.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 339 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 159 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 184 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 116 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 691 | 12.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 18 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (94542 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 480 | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 379 | 7.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 554 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 863 | 16.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,263 | 23.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 641 | 12.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 580 | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 469 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 114 | 2.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (94542 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 80 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 427 | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,346 | 25.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,310 | 24.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,608 | 30.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 572 | 10.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (94542 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,719 | 74.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 60 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 995 | 19.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 119 | 2.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 120 | 2.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (94542 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 56 | 1.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,277 | 25.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,939 | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,741 | 34.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (94542 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 11 | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 23 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 9 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 7 | 0.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 204 | 5.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,303 | 36.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,985 | 56.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (94542 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,732 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,054 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,424 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.93 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.94 | 2.38 |
Households (94542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,013 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,016 | 60.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 994 | 19.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 772 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 806 | 16.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,591 | 31.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,549 | 30.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.94 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (94542 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,583 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,628 | 47.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,572 | 47.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 48 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 204 | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,468 | 32.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (94542 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,758 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 51 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 207 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,124 | 23.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 524 | 11.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,852 | 59.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (94542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,638 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 464 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,188 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,100 | 6.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 53 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 497 | 45.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 550 | 50.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (94542 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,763 | 85.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,318 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 563 | 24.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,561 | 67.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 78 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 194 | 8.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (94542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,122 | 68.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 407 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,066 | 1244.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,066 | 1244.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,066 | 1244.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 465 | 114.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 119 | 29.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 147 | 36.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,193 | 293.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 5.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (94542 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,535 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,077 | 52.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,458 | 48.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,148 | 20.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,665 | 10.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,238 | 14.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 407 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (94542 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,013 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,949 | 98.7% | 89.4% |
Hayward, CA94542