The ZIP Code 94542 is associated with the city of Hayward in California in Alameda County. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $121,354. The ZIP Code 94542 has a median age of approximately 33.7 years, with 17.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 48.1% of residents in this California region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $45,735. The current population estimate is 14,699.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 94542 is $121,354, while the region's mean household income is $144,931. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $45,735. The per capita income in ZIP Code 94542 of $45,735 is approximately 23.76% more than the per capita income in California overall of $36,955. An estimated 4.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 48.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.5% of the population in 94542 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 22.3% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.3% of 94542 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 22.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 25.5% |
In ZIP Code 94542, 90.2% of the population graduated high school, while 48.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 15.2% in this Alameda County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 15.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.2% |
| Associate's degree | 7.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 32.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 94542, 91.3% is one race, while 8.7% are two or more races. Approximately 26.1% of 94542 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 94542 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (52.2%), followed by Asian (31.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 31.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2.8% |
| Some other race | 8.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 94542, an estimated 26.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.6% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Alameda County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 26.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 94542 are younger than average. The median age of 33.7 years in ZIP Code 94542 is approximately 11.55% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.1% of the population in 94542 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 94542 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 12.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 94542 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 30.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 94542 is high blood pressure, as approximately 23.4% of adults 18 and older in this Alameda County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 15.9% |
| High blood pressure | 23.4% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 4.8% |
| Current asthma | 9.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 7.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 94542 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.5% of those 18 and above in 94542 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 94542 include sleeping less than 7 hours (29.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (25.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 68.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 59.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 65.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| Obesity | 25.4% |
| Current smoking | 8.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 16.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 29.3% |
In 94542, 65.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 37.6 minutes. Approximately 24.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 94542 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 94542 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.7% |
| Information | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 17.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.3% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |
In ZIP Code 94542, 54.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 18.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 11.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 14.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Alameda County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 54.1% |
| Spanish | 18.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 11.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 14.4% |
| Other languages | 1.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 94542, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 94542 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Alameda County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 11 |
| Debt collection | 4 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 2 |
| Mortgage | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 8 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 3 |
| Written notification about debt | 3 |
| Managing an account | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Other | 5 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 94542 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.79 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 40.53% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 12.14% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 94542 | 15.59¢/kWh | 14.08¢/kWh | 8.98¢/kWh |
| California | 31.23¢/kWh | 23.61¢/kWh | 18.07¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 94542 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.86 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.67 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.05 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.32 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.43 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.63 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.92 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.96 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.68 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.03 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.87 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.08 | 1.78 | 5.46 |