City

Union City, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Alameda County  ·  California

👥68,141Population
💰$137,194Median HH Income▲ 80% above avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$1,058,200Median Home Value▲ 280% above avg
🎓54.3%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14.6%Hispanic: 19.3%Black: 5.3%Asian: 55.4%Other: 3.9%Race
White14.6%
Hispanic19.3%
Black5.3%
Asian55.4%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.16
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads54.3% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2,077 (4.5%)
HS Graduate10,171 (21.8%)
Some College3,521 (7.5%)
Associates5,554 (11.9%)
Bachelors3,600 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree21,729 (46.6%)

Education

No HS: 4.5%HS Grad: 21.8%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 46.6%Edu
No HS4.5%
HS Grad21.8%
Some College7.5%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate46.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 33%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter33.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
87%

Financials

Median HH Income$137,194 ▲ 80% above avg
Median Home Value$1,058,200 ▲ 280% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,713/mo
Total Housing Units21,923
Vacant Units721

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
51%
About Union City, CA

Union City is a city in California, located in Alameda County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 68,141 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Union City is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $137,194 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Union City is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,058,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,713 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Union City is well-educated. 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority Asian (55.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Union City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94587 68,141 $137,194 $1,058,200 $2,713 5.0% 54.3% 67.1%