City

Newark, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Alameda County  ·  California

👥47,145Population
💰$164,909Median HH Income▲ 116% above avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$1,094,200Median Home Value▲ 292% above avg
🎓57.1%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.8%Hispanic: 28.6%Black: 3.5%Asian: 42.7%Other: 4%Race
White18.8%
Hispanic28.6%
Black3.5%
Asian42.7%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
35%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.10
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads57.1% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma866 (2.7%)
HS Graduate7,032 (21.8%)
Some College2,288 (7.1%)
Associates3,675 (11.4%)
Bachelors2,676 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree15,732 (48.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 21.8%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 48.8%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad21.8%
Some College7.1%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate48.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
93%

Financials

Median HH Income$164,909 ▲ 116% above avg
Median Home Value$1,094,200 ▲ 292% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,730/mo
Total Housing Units15,897
Vacant Units713

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
42%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
59%
About Newark, CA

Newark is a city in California, located in Alameda County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 47,145 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Newark is a affluent community. The median household income of $164,909 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Newark is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,094,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,730 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newark is well-educated. 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 42.7%.

Newark, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Newark
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94560 47,145 $164,909 $1,094,200 $2,730 4.8% 57.1% 69.7%