94579 ZIP Code
San Leandro, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 94579 |
| City/Town: | San Leandro |
| County: | Alameda |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,272 |
| Median Household Income: | $95,398 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,626 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,827 |
| Median Home Value: | $780,100 |
| Land Area: | 3.1 sq miles
8.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.6865, -122.1572 |
Population Information (94579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,272 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,304 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,968 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 561 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,037 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 832 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,185 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,149 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,612 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,341 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,059 | 15.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,935 | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,457 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,123 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,465 | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 516 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (94579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $780,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,046 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,827 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,589 | 96.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 238 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,018 | 76.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,571 | 23.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (94579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,508 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,817 | 11.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 889 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,302 | 27.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,914 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,118 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,039 | 19.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,429 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (94579 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $95,398 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $118,906 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,896 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,626 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (94579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,061 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,310 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 751 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,372 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,088 | 78.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,436 | 13.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 756 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (94579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,332 | 26.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 583 | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 78 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 10,067 | 49.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 206 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,158 | 10.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,848 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,823 | 13.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,246 | 20.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,722 | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 347 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 39 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,138 | 5.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (94579 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 238 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 245 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 385 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 431 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 459 | 7.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 665 | 10.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,091 | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,133 | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 947 | 14.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 995 | 15.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (94579 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,796 | 65.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,038 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 633 | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 129 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 177 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,145 | 11.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (94579 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 60 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 855 | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,221 | 11.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 359 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,119 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 649 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 203 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 576 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,002 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,185 | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,132 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 526 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 423 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (94579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.6% | 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 (94579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,648 | 96.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,995 | 69.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,959 | 39.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 624 | 3.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (94579 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,094 | 77.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,428 | 36.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,804 | 27.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 673 | 10.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 210 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 628 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (94579 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,211 | 76.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 249 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 72 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 73 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 52 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 822 | 12.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 348 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (94579 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 63 | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 136 | 2.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 599 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 379 | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 772 | 11.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 746 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,461 | 50.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 583 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 88 | 1.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (94579 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 151 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 470 | 6.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,301 | 19.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,752 | 55.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 994 | 14.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 159 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (94579 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,652 | 70.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 107 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,669 | 25.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 33 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 26 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 102 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (94579 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 578 | 8.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,611 | 24.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,060 | 31.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,340 | 35.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (94579 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 137 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 95 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 43 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 134 | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 71 | 1.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 315 | 6.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,761 | 75.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 462 | 9.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (94579 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,816 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $697 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,046 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.14 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.38 |
Households (94579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,589 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,779 | 57.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,292 | 19.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,151 | 17.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,385 | 21.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,930 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,711 | 41.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.07 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.50 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (94579 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,926 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,110 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,778 | 53.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 317 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 558 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,615 | 29.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (94579 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,376 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 168 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 322 | 7.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,320 | 30.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 879 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,687 | 38.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (94579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,184 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 661 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,272 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,410 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 195 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 992 | 41.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,223 | 50.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (94579 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,839 | 92.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,391 | 6.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 842 | 60.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 525 | 37.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 153 | 11.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 24 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (94579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,975 | 59.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 240 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,297 | 3457.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,297 | 3457.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,297 | 3457.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 163 | 67.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 141 | 58.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 68 | 28.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,005 | 418.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 38 | 15.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (94579 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,711 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,146 | 46.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,565 | 53.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,195 | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 204 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 8,065 | 40.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 101 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (94579 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,589 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,343 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
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