Newark
City in Alameda County, California

Newark is a city in Alameda County, California, with 47,529 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fremont, 5.0 miles E.
- 47,529residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 13.9 sq miland area · 36.1 km²
- 3,415 / sq mipopulation density
- 94560ZIP code
About Newark
Newark ( NEW-ərk) is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It was incorporated as a city in September 1955. Newark is an enclave, surrounded by the city of Fremont. The three cities of Newark, Fremont, and Union City make up the Tri-City Area. Newark's population was 47,529 at the 2020 census making it the third largest city in the US named Newark after Newark, New Jersey, and Newark, Ohio.
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- Median household income
- $169,064
- Median home value
- $1,142,800
- Median rent
- $2,776/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Newark had 47,529 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47,529 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,415 per sq mi (1,318 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newark at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Alameda County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 47,529 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.92 sq mi (36.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5039° N, 122.0323° W |
| ZIP code | 94560 |
| Official website | ci.newark.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0650916 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newark
- Fremont5.0 mi E
- East Palo Alto6.0 mi SW
- Menlo Park6.6 mi W
- Union City6.9 mi N
- Mountain View7.6 mi S
- Sunnyvale8.2 mi S
- Stanford9.1 mi SW
- Milpitas9.2 mi SE
- Hayward9.4 mi NW
- North Fair Oaks9.6 mi W
- Palo Alto9.6 mi SW
- Atherton9.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Newark
What county is Newark in?
Newark is in Alameda County, California.
What is the population of Newark, CA?
47,529 people lived in Newark at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newark, CA?
The ZIP code of Newark is 94560.
What is the elevation of Newark?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newark?
Fremont (5.0 mi), East Palo Alto (6.0 mi), Menlo Park (6.6 mi), Union City (6.9 mi), Mountain View (7.6 mi).
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