Hayward
City in Alameda County, California
Hayward is a city in Alameda County, California, with 162,954 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 105 ft (32 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cherryland, 3.6 miles N.
- 162,954residents (2020 Census)
- 105 ftelevation · 32 m
- 45.8 sq miland area · 118.7 km²
- 3,557 / sq mipopulation density
- 94545main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Hayward
Hayward is a city in Alameda County, California, United States, in the East Bay subregion of the San Francisco Bay Area. With a population of 162,954 as of 2020, Hayward is the sixth largest city in the Bay Area, and the third largest in Alameda County. Hayward was ranked as the 36th most populous municipality in California. It is included in the San Francisco–Oakland–San Jose Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census. It is located primarily between Castro Valley, San Leandro and Union City, and lies at the eastern terminus of the San Mateo–Hayward Bridge.
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- Median household income
- $113,318
- Median home value
- $854,400
- Median rent
- $2,391/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Hayward had 162,954 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 162,954 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,557 per sq mi (1,373 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hayward at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Alameda County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 162,954 (2020) |
| Land area | 45.82 sq mi (118.7 km²) |
| Water area | 18.31 sq mi (47.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6268° N, 122.1040° W |
| ZIP codes | 94545, 94541, 94542, 94544, 94580, 94587 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0633000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hayward
- Cherryland3.6 mi N
- San Lorenzo3.8 mi NW
- Ashland4.7 mi N
- Fairview4.8 mi NE
- Union City5.0 mi E
- Castro Valley6.1 mi N
- San Leandro6.2 mi NW
- Foster City9.1 mi SW
- Newark9.4 mi SE
- Redwood City9.8 mi SW
- Norris Canyon10.4 mi NE
- Menlo Park10.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Hayward
What county is Hayward in?
Hayward is in Alameda County, California.
What is the population of Hayward, CA?
162,954 people lived in Hayward at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hayward, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94545. Other ZIP codes: 94541, 94542, 94544, 94580, 94587.
What is the elevation of Hayward?
105 feet (32 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hayward?
Cherryland (3.6 mi), San Lorenzo (3.8 mi), Ashland (4.7 mi), Fairview (4.8 mi), Union City (5.0 mi).
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