Alameda
City in Alameda County, California
Alameda is a city in Alameda County, California, with 78,280 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oakland, 2.7 miles NE.
- 78,280residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 10.4 sq miland area · 26.9 km²
- 7,527 / sq mipopulation density
- 94502main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Alameda
Alameda ( AL-ə-MEE-də; Spanish: [alaˈmeða]; Spanish for "tree-lined path") is a city in Alameda County, California, United States, located in the East Bay region of the Bay Area. The city is built on an informal archipelago in San Francisco Bay, consisting of Alameda Island, Bay Farm Island and Coast Guard Island, along with other smaller islands. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 78,280.
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- Median household income
- $137,697
- Median home value
- $1,235,700
- Median rent
- $2,474/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Alameda had 78,280 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 78,280 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,527 per sq mi (2,906 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alameda at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Alameda County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 78,280 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.40 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Water area | 12.58 sq mi (32.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7423° N, 122.2605° W |
| ZIP codes | 94502, 94501 |
| Official website | alamedaca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0600562 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alameda
- Oakland2.7 mi NE
- Piedmont5.8 mi N
- San Leandro6.0 mi SE
- Emeryville7.1 mi N
- Brisbane8.1 mi SW
- San Lorenzo8.2 mi SE
- Ashland8.6 mi E
- South San Francisco8.7 mi SW
- Berkeley8.8 mi N
- Cherryland9.6 mi SE
- Moraga10.4 mi NE
- Albany10.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Alameda
What county is Alameda in?
Alameda is in Alameda County, California.
What is the population of Alameda, CA?
78,280 people lived in Alameda at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alameda, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94502. Other ZIP codes: 94501.
What is the elevation of Alameda?
33 feet (10 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alameda?
Oakland (2.7 mi), Piedmont (5.8 mi), San Leandro (6.0 mi), Emeryville (7.1 mi), Brisbane (8.1 mi).
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