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ZIP 94544

Part of Hayward, CA
Pop. 76,947·Alameda County·525th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,679/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
+$714
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ZIP 94544 · $2,679
More expensive than 84% 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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,148/yr
At $2,679/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94544 (Hayward, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
76,947
Median income
$107,785
Median age
38
Renters
43.8%
Age distribution
20.2%
25.3%
28.1%
12.8%
13.5%
Under 1820.2%
18–3425.3%
35–5428.1%
55–6412.8%
65+13.5%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
15.2%
44.8%
29.1%
White15.2%
Black6.6%
Hispanic44.8%
Asian29.1%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
20.9%
26.1%
23.6%
29.4%
No HS diploma20.9%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college23.6%
Bachelor's+29.4%
Housing tenure
56.2%
43.8%
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94544 in Hayward, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,207 → $2,679
up 21.4%
Income
$95,744 → $107,785
up 12.6%
Population
77,692 → 76,947
down 1.0%
Renter share
48.5% → 43.8%
-4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
24.8% → 29.4%
+4.6 pts
Median age
35.8 → 38
+2.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 94544 in Hayward, CA paid around $2,207 a month. That figure now sits near $2,679, up 21.4% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $107,785 today, compared with $95,744 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94544 in Hayward, CA losing about 745 residents over the five-year window, down 1.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 48.5% to 43.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.8% to 29.4% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94544 covers Hayward, CA. The median rent here is $2,679/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 ($107,785/yr), ZIP 94544 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94544?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94544 (Hayward, CA) is $2,679. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94544 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94544's median rent of $2,679/mo is $714 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94544 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94544 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #525 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,679/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94544?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,679/mo in ZIP 94544. The local median household income is $107,785/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94544?

Rent in ZIP 94544 has increased 3.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94544 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94544 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,679/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($107,785/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94544 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94544 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.8% of ZIP 94544 households are renters, while 56.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94544 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94544 compare to the rest of Hayward?

ZIP 94544 is pricier than Hayward as a whole. At $2,679/mo, it's $64 above the Hayward citywide median of $2,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94544 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94544 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,679/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 94544's median household income ($107,785/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94544 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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