San Lorenzo
Census-designated place in Alameda County, California
San Lorenzo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Alameda County, California, with 29,581 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ashland, 1.7 miles NE.
- 29,581residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.9 km²
- 9,713 / sq mipopulation density
- 94580main ZIP code (2 in total)
About San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo (Spanish for "Saint Laurence") is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the historic Eden Township in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area in Alameda County, California, United States. The population was 29,581 at the 2020 census. It is an unincorporated community, located at the banks of San Lorenzo Creek. It was originally named Squattersville in 1851, but later renamed to San Lorenzo.
In 1944, under contract to the U.S. Navy, The David D. Bohannon Company began construction of San Lorenzo Village, which was one of the nation's first planned communities, with parcels designated for schools, churches, parks, and several retail centers. Bohannon's pioneering pre-cutting techniques, referred to as the "California method," were used in later developments, such as the more famous Levittown, Pennsylvania.
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- Median household income
- $112,660
- Median home value
- $847,100
- Median rent
- $2,163/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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San Lorenzo had 29,581 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,581 |
|---|---|
| Density | 9,713 per sq mi (3,750 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
San Lorenzo at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Alameda County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 29,581 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.05 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6759° N, 122.1360° W |
| ZIP codes | 94580, 94579 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0668112 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near San Lorenzo
- Ashland1.7 mi NE
- Cherryland1.8 mi E
- San Leandro2.4 mi NW
- Hayward3.8 mi SE
- Castro Valley4.6 mi NE
- Fairview5.0 mi E
- Oakland8.1 mi NW
- Union City8.2 mi SE
- Alameda8.2 mi NW
- Norris Canyon9.4 mi NE
- Foster City9.9 mi SW
- Piedmont11.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about San Lorenzo
What county is San Lorenzo in?
San Lorenzo is in Alameda County, California.
What is the population of San Lorenzo, CA?
29,581 people lived in San Lorenzo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of San Lorenzo, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94580. Other ZIP codes: 94579.
What is the elevation of San Lorenzo?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near San Lorenzo?
Ashland (1.7 mi), Cherryland (1.8 mi), San Leandro (2.4 mi), Hayward (3.8 mi), Castro Valley (4.6 mi).
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