Ashland
Census-designated place in Alameda County, California
Ashland is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Alameda County, California, with 23,823 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cherryland, 1.2 miles SE.
- 23,823residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 12,930 / sq mipopulation density
- 94578main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Ashland
Ashland is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Alameda County, California, United States. The population was 23,823 at the 2020 census. Ashland is located in the historic Eden Township between the city of San Leandro to the north, the unincorporated community of Cherryland to the south, the unincorporated community of Castro Valley to the east, and the unincorporated community of San Lorenzo to the southwest.
Ashland shares a ZIP code with the neighboring unincorporated community of San Lorenzo to the southwest, as well as the nearby cities of Hayward to the south and San Leandro to the north.
Ashland has been informally, albeit incorrectly, known as "unincorporated San Leandro" or "unincorporated Hayward" Because Ashland does not have its own ZIP code designation.
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Living in Ashland
- Median household income
- $81,702
- Median home value
- $775,800
- Median rent
- $2,110/mo
- Median age
- 35.6
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Ashland had 23,823 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,823 |
|---|---|
| Density | 12,930 per sq mi (4,992 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ashland at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Alameda County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 23,823 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.84 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6942° N, 122.1159° W |
| ZIP codes | 94578, 94580 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0602980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ashland
- Cherryland1.2 mi SE
- San Lorenzo1.7 mi SW
- San Leandro2.6 mi W
- Castro Valley3.1 mi E
- Fairview4.1 mi E
- Hayward4.7 mi S
- Norris Canyon7.8 mi NE
- Oakland8.0 mi NW
- Union City8.3 mi SE
- Alameda8.6 mi W
- Moraga10.5 mi N
- Piedmont10.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Ashland
What county is Ashland in?
Ashland is in Alameda County, California.
What is the population of Ashland, CA?
23,823 people lived in Ashland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ashland, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94578. Other ZIP codes: 94580.
What is the elevation of Ashland?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ashland?
Cherryland (1.2 mi), San Lorenzo (1.7 mi), San Leandro (2.6 mi), Castro Valley (3.1 mi), Fairview (4.1 mi).
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