94545 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 94545, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

94545 is a zip code in Alameda County, California, which covers Hayward, with a total population of 33,496 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 94545 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 94545.

The estimated population of people living in 94545 is 33,496, with a median age of 40.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 94545 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
33,496
+2.9%
+3.08%
2020
32,552
 -0.53% -
2019
32,724
+0.61%
-
2018
32,525
+0.09%
-
2017
32,495
 - -

Population of 94545 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 94545 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
12.3%
14.2%
 -13.38%
Black/African American
7.7%
7%
 +10.00%
Native
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Hispanic
30.9%
30%
 +3.00%
Asian
40.9%
39.7%
 +3.02%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
2.4%
3.3%
 -27.27%
Two Or More Races
5.1%
5.2%
 -1.92%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 94545 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 94545 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 94545 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 94545 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.8 +0.74% 38.8 +1.04% 42.5 0%
2020 40.5 +2.02% 38.4 +0.79% 42.5 +3.41%
2019 39.7 +2.85% 38.1 +6.42% 41.1 +0.49%
2018 38.6 -0.26% 35.8 -1.1% 40.9 +2%
2017 38.7 - 36.2 - 40.1 -

The median age of the 94545 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 94545 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,823 +16.56% 1,639 -11.61% 2,121 1,454
10 to 19 2,139 -25.85% 1,779 -20.8% 1,627 1,422
20 to 29 2,509 +5.16% 2,474 -14% 2,638 2,136
30 to 39 2,222 +13.14% 2,261 +7.95% 2,519 2,437
40 to 49 2,293 -9.46% 2,299 -0.18% 2,073 2,287
50 to 59 2,400 +7.12% 2,531 -11.13% 2,548 2,253
60 to 69 1,422 +48.39% 1,612 +38.46% 2,238 2,301
70+ 1,289 +28.1% 1,803 -1.8% 1,683 1,759

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 94545 zip code is $100,248.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 94545.

  • Under 25
    $55,658.00
  • 25 to 44
    $137,708.00
  • 45 to 64
    $108,712.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,598.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 94545 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 94545, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 94545 is currently $122,811.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

18.11% of households in 94545 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 94545 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.26%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.29%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.51%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.80%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.60%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.43%
  • $200,000 or more
    18.11%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 94545 is $38,266.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 94545 by the total population of 94545.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 94545 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 94545 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.74%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.29%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.78%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.48%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.70%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 94545 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 94545 zip over the age of 16 is 28,041.

Of those people, a total of 65.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 94545 is 61.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 94545 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,169 24.10% 6.40%
20 to 24 years 2,074 68.00% 5.30%
25 to 29 years 2,700 87.90% 12.30%
30 to 34 years 2,821 91.00% 12.90%
35 to 44 years 4,424 87.80% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 4,284 83.00% 5.30%
55 to 59 years 2,588 76.90% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 2,637 51.60% 2.60%
65 to 74 years 3,208 28.40% 5.60%
75 years and over 2,136 2.80% 10.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 94545. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,808 64.10% 5.80%
Black or African American 2,247 52.50% 4.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 373 71.60% 26.60%
Asian 11,788 65.60% 4.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 746 65.30% 3.70%
Other 4,744 70.60% 6.80%
Two or more races 2,335 70.70% 15.70%
Hispanic or Latino 8,427 71.40% 8.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,787 58.50% 9.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 94545 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 94545 is 17,162, with median earnings of $50,372.00.

Women in 94545 are earning approximately 80.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,162 $50,372.00
Male 9,517 $53,217.00
Female 7,645 $42,841.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 94545 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,322 $91,400.00
Business and Financial 824 $70,714.00
Computer and Mathematical 705 $123,194.00
Architecture and Engineering 365 $104,196.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 225 $103,091.00
Community and Social Service 160 $62,409.00
Legal 129 $80,625.00
Educational and Library 610 $48,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 222 $43,966.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,001 $82,386.00
Healthcare Support 853 $40,675.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 242 $30,833.00
Law Enforcement 129 $93,352.00
Food Preparation and Serving 899 $24,081.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 891 $32,378.00
Personal Care and Service 564 $12,273.00
Sales 1,414 $26,905.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,193 $44,269.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,036 $48,587.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 687 $69,659.00
Production 1,142 $43,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 969 $44,671.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 94545 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 94545.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 721 $102,860.00 601 $82,188.00
Business and Financial 403 $59,107.00 421 $84,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 534 $125,263.00 171 $122,198.00
Architecture and Engineering 347 $105,563.00 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 158 $102,893.00 67 $116,719.00
Community and Social Service 34 $60,476.00 126 $75,192.00
Legal 20 $78,333.00 109 $81,020.00
Educational and Library 105 $38,750.00 505 $50,332.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 173 $42,961.00 49 $65,104.00
Healthcare Practitioners 254 $54,559.00 747 $83,004.00
Healthcare Support 184 $43,750.00 669 $40,325.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 177 $36,964.00 65 $26,157.00
Law Enforcement 129 $93,352.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 372 $33,654.00 527 $16,042.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 642 $35,051.00 249 $23,239.00
Personal Care and Service 66 $36,875.00 498 $12,170.00
Sales 739 $41,146.00 675 $20,827.00
Office and Administrative Support 772 $43,438.00 1,421 $44,448.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 979 $53,109.00 57 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 678 $70,000.00 9 $0.00
Production 725 $53,807.00 417 $30,557.00
Transportation and Material Moving 838 $51,627.00 131 $26,776.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,966 households in 94545, with an average household size of 3.32 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,625 families living in the 94545 zip code with an average family size of 3.76 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 94545:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,549 760 1,316 2,341
Average Household Size 3.91 3.64 3.9 1.51
Total Families 5,549 760 1,316 0
Average Household Size 3.83 3.39 3.69 0

Poverty

Of the 7,625 families living in 94545, 5.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 94545:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,445 housing units in 94545.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,966 95.41%
Vacant 479 4.59%

24.11% of the total 10,445 housing units in 94545 are rental units. This is approximately 2,518 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,172 are occupied by the owner - or 68.66% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 94545 is $2,142.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 94545 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    276
  • Less than $500
    151
  • $500 to $999
    213
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    216
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    509
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    600
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    504
  • $3,000 or more
    325

Property Value

The median value of a property in 94545 is $664,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 94545 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    95
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    148
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    171
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    146
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    344
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    693
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4,722
  • $1,000,000 or more
    853

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 94545. The chart below shows the number of properties in 94545 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    380
  • 1940 to 1949
    266
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,693
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,600
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,871
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,175
  • 1990 to 1999
    691
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,255
  • 2010 to 2013
    514
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 94545 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    645
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,033
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,355
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,933

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 94545 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 94545 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 94545.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    59
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    489
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,258
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,680
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,495
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    959
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,247
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    416
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,117
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,081
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,919
  • 90 or more minutes
    728

Summary

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