Newark

City in Alameda County, California

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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.

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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Living in Newark

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, CA population

Newark had 47,529 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census47,529
Density3,415 per sq mi (1,318 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Newark at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyAlameda County
TypeCity
Population47,529 (2020)
Land area13.92 sq mi (36.1 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates37.5039° N, 122.0323° W
ZIP code94560
Official websiteci.newark.ca.us
Census code (GEOID)0650916

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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