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Zip Code 94579 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    20,528
  • Density
    6,553 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $377,300
  • Med. Rent
    $1,416

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 94579 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#1,129 Top Zip Codes With The Lowest Percentage Of English Language Spoken 45%
#1,156 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population Density 6,553
#1,270 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Apartment Rent $1,416
#1,582 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Use Public Transportation 8.56%
#2,028 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Home Value 377300

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 94579 is 20,528 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:0.99 | Zip Code 94579 land area is 3.1325 sq. miles | Population density is 6,553.23 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 39.9
Median Age - Male 36.2
Median Age - Female 43.9

Median age of zip code 94579 is 9% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 7.3% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 94579 is 2.8% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 1.1% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 94579 median age is 16.1% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 14% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 8012
Black or African American population 1868
Asian population 7856
American Indian and Alaska Native population 337
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 336
Other population 1103

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.6% Czech 0.4%
Danish 0.7% Dutch 1.3%
English 7.3% French No Basque 1.8%
French Canadian 0.3% German 9%
Greek 0.1% Hungarian 0.2%
Irish 8.4% Italian 6%
Lithuanian 0% Norwegian 1.3%
Polish 0.9% Portuguese 7%
Russian 0.8% Scotch-Irish 1.2%
Scottish 1.3% Slovak 0.2%
Subsaharan African 0.4% Swedish 1.2%
Swiss 0.2% Ukrainian 0%
USA 1.9% Welsh 0.6%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.2% Other Ancestries 56.6%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 5090
Married couples 71.89%
Other couples 28.11%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 12.67% 18.67%
$30,000 and $50,000 17.19% 15.44%
$50,000 and $100,000 36.95% 37.84%
$100,000 and $200,000 29.39% 25.11%
$200,000 or more 3.79% 2.95%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 47.07%
Spanish language 15.24%
Other European language 3.78%
Asian language 33.82%
Other language 0.08%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 6647
Detached housing units 77.46%
Attached housing units 1.94%
2 units 0.65%
3 - 4 units 0.21%
5 - 9 units 0.39%
10 - 19 units 2.48%
20 - 49 units 5.63%
50 or more units 2.98%
Mobile homes 7.96%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0.3%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 87.75%
Use public transportation 8.56%
Use Motorcycle 0%
Use bicycle 0%
Walk to work 0.39%
Work at home 3.3%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 2.43%
Attend Public School 14.99%
Attend college undergraduate program 5.62%
Attent graduate studies 1.75%
Not enrolled in school 75.21%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 9.41%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 9.94%
High school diploma 31.48%
Some college, no degree 24.72%
Associate degree 6.56%
Bachelor's degree 17.59%
Graduate or professional degree 0.3%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 98.23%
Housing vacant 1.77%
Housing occupied by owner 73.82%
Housing occupied by tenant 26.18%
Total Rented Units 1740
Median Contract Gross Rent $1,363
Median Gross Rent $1,416
Median Home Value $377,300

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 94579 median gross rent is 3.89% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $1,210
1 Bedroom $1,460
2 Bedrooms $1,730
3 Bedrooms $2,350
4 Bedrooms $2,900
AVERAGE RENT $1,930

Average rent in zip code 94579 ($1,930.00) is 22.2% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 106.4% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 94579 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 22.2% higher, one bedroom apartment rent is 22.1% higher, two bedroom rent is 22.2% higher, three bedroom rent is 22.4% higher, four bedroom rent is 22% higher.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 6767
Detached housing units 76.55%
Attached housing units 1.91%
2 units 0.64%
3 - 4 units 0.21%
5 - 9 units 0.38%
10 - 19 units 2.44%
20 - 49 units 6.15%
50 or more units 3.62%
Mobile homes 7.82%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0.3%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $15,292,200
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $12,819,300
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $2,472,800

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Zip Codes Near 94579

Zip Code City County Distance
94580 San Lorenzo Alameda 0.89 ml
94578 San Leandro Alameda 1.67 ml
94577 San Leandro Alameda 1.96 ml
94621 Oakland Alameda 4.57 ml
94545 Hayward Alameda 4.72 ml
94605 Oakland Alameda 4.88 ml
94546 Castro Valley Alameda 5.29 ml
94542 Hayward Alameda 5.52 ml
94603 Oakland Alameda 5.74 ml
94502 Alameda Alameda 6.1 ml