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ZIP 94541

Part of Hayward, CA
Pop. 67,139·Alameda County·572nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,601/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
+$636
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ZIP 94541 · $2,601
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,100
1 BR
$2,330
2 BR
$2,850
3 BR
$3,640
4 BR+
$4,320
Research median
$2,850/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,212/yr
At $2,601/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94541 (Hayward, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
67,139
Median income
$105,729
Median age
38.2
Renters
53.3%
Age distribution
20.5%
24.2%
27.9%
12.2%
15.2%
Under 1820.5%
18–3424.2%
35–5427.9%
55–6412.2%
65+15.2%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
20.6%
46.5%
20.3%
White20.6%
Black10%
Hispanic46.5%
Asian20.3%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
19.1%
23.7%
26.5%
30.6%
No HS diploma19.1%
HS diploma23.7%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
46.7%
53.3%
Owner46.7%
Renter53.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94541 in Hayward, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,200 → $2,601
up 18.2%
Income
$92,270 → $105,729
up 14.6%
Population
69,294 → 67,139
down 3.1%
Renter share
54.2% → 53.3%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
29.3% → 30.6%
+1.3 pts
Median age
37.3 → 38.2
+0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 94541 in Hayward, CA has shifted from $2,200 to $2,601, up 18.2% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $92,270 to $105,729 across the same window, up 14.6% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94541 in Hayward, CA losing about 2,155 residents over the five-year window, down 3.1% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94541 in Hayward, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94541 covers Hayward, CA. The median rent here is $2,601/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,850/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($105,729/yr), ZIP 94541 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94541?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94541 (Hayward, CA) is $2,601. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94541 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94541's median rent of $2,601/mo is $636 (32%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94541 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94541 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #572 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,601/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94541?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,601/mo in ZIP 94541. The local median household income is $105,729/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94541?

Rent in ZIP 94541 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94541 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94541 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,601/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($105,729/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94541 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94541 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.3% of ZIP 94541 households are renters, while 46.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94541 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94541 compare to the rest of Hayward?

ZIP 94541 is more affordable than Hayward overall. At $2,601/mo, it's $14 below the Hayward citywide median of $2,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94541 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94541 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,601/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 94541's median household income ($105,729/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94541 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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