City

San Leandro, CA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Alameda County  ·  California

👥109,055Population
💰$99,591Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$811,285Median Home Value▲ 191% above avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.9%Hispanic: 30%Black: 12.5%Asian: 32%Other: 4.7%Race
White18.9%
Hispanic30.0%
Black12.5%
Asian32.0%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma4,125 (5.7%)
HS Graduate18,340 (25.1%)
Some College7,097 (9.7%)
Associates11,770 (16.1%)
Bachelors6,776 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree24,831 (34%)

Education

No HS: 5.7%HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 34%Edu
No HS5.7%
HS Grad25.1%
Some College9.7%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate34.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.9%Renter: 46.1%Tenure
Owner53.9%
Renter46.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
87%

Financials

Median HH Income$99,591 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$811,284 ▲ 191% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,111/mo
Total Housing Units39,416
Vacant Units1,794

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
12%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About San Leandro, CA

San Leandro is a city in California, located in Alameda County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 109,055 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.65 years.

Economically, San Leandro is a middle-income community. The median household income of $99,591 is above the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in San Leandro is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $811,284, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,110 per month.

The population of San Leandro is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 32.0%.

San Leandro, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in San Leandro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94577 47,533 $110,989 $824,900 $2,199 4.8% 51.2% 55.9%
94578 41,567 $89,149 $793,500 $2,077 6.5% 37.1% 41.2%
94579 19,955 $94,193 $815,900 $1,972 7.6% 37.4% 75.6%