ZIP Code 94542 Demographics

Alameda County, California  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 94542 compared to county averages.

Total Population

16,188

↓ 99.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$132,747

↑ +8.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$1,053,100

↑ +5.4% vs county

Median Age

38.5 yrs

↓ +0.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.7%

↓ +56.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 94542 compares to Alameda County and California overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 94542 $133k Alameda $122k California $92k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 94542 $1.1M Alameda $999k California $659k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

29.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

70.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$2,424

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 94542 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$1,053,100
Down Payment (20%)$210,620
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$6,685P&I: $5325 | Tax: $1053 | Ins: $307
Rent (Local Median)
$2,424
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $4,261/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 94542, sorted by distance.

94544 2.1 mi away alameda county 94541 2.8 mi away alameda county 94552 3.8 mi away alameda county 94546 4.5 mi away alameda county 94580 5.4 mi away alameda county 94578 5.8 mi away alameda county 94536 6.7 mi away alameda county 94579 6.8 mi away alameda county

About Alameda County

Alameda County is located in California and has a total population of 1,663,823. The county's median household income is $122,488 and median home value is $999,200. ZIP code 94542 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.