ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 94545

Part of Hayward, CA

Pop. 32,843·Alameda County·445th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,807/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.1%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

+$875

Reported rents

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ZIP 94545 · $2,807

More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,250

1 BR

$2,510

2 BR

$3,060

3 BR

$3,910

4 BR+

$4,640

Research median

$3,060/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 94545 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 94545 changed +7.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($114,356) is $2,859 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,510); a 2-bedroom is $3,060.

Rank in Hayward

4th cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Hayward.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 94578, 7 miles away, rents for 14% less ($2,409/mo), about $4,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 94545. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$33,684/yr

At $2,807/mo median

Location

CityHayward

StateCA

CountyAlameda County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94545 (Hayward, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 36.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

32,843

Median income

$114,356

Median age

40.7

Renters

28.9%

Age distribution

19.6%

22.3%

26.5%

14.1%

17.5%

Under 1819.6%

18–3422.3%

35–5426.5%

55–6414.1%

65+17.5%

Gender

51.6%

48.4%

Male51.6%

Female48.4%

Race & ethnicity

33.8%

42.8%

White10.8%

Black6.6%

Hispanic33.8%

Asian42.8%

Other6%

Education (25+)

16.4%

22.5%

24.2%

36.9%

No HS diploma16.4%

HS diploma22.5%

Some college24.2%

Bachelor's+36.9%

Housing tenure

71.1%

28.9%

Owner71.1%

Renter28.9%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 94545 in Hayward, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,456 → $2,807

up 14.3%

Income

$100,248 → $114,356

up 14.1%

Population

33,496 → 32,843

down 1.9%

Renter share

28% → 28.9%

+0.9 pts

Bachelor's+

32.6% → 36.9%

+4.3 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 94545 in Hayward, CA has shifted from $2,456 to $2,807, up 14.3% since 2023. Household income in the area moved from $100,248 to $114,356 across the same window, up 14.1% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94545 in Hayward, CA losing about 653 residents over the five-year window, down 1.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.6% to 36.9% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94545 in Hayward, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 94545 covers Hayward, CA. The median rent here is $2,807/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,060/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($114,356/yr), ZIP 94545 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94545?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (about $54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,807/mo in ZIP 94545. The local median household income is $114,356/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94545?

Rent in ZIP 94545 has risen 7.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2022.

How does ZIP 94545 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94545 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #445 of 898 at $2,807/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 94545 changed +7.1%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.