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U.S. ZIP Code · CA94541

Alameda County · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Typical home value

$785,828[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.9%
5-year / yr
+0.4%
10-year / yr
+4.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+176.6%
vs metro
-37.2%
vs state
+12.2%
ZIP 94541 location in CA
Location of ZIP 94541 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 94541 is worth $785,828 — 37.2% below the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,461 a month — a 3.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,461[2]
Gross yield
3.8%[2]
Cap rate
2.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,873[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Alameda County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very High
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
67,139[3]
Median household income
$105,729[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Alameda County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-8,347[5]
Moved in
40,744
Moved out
49,091

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
14
Elementary
10
Middle
0
High
3
  • Hayward High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hayward Unified

    1,667 students

  • Cherryland Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Hayward Unified

    863 students

  • Burbank Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Hayward Unified

    786 students

  • Harder Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Hayward Unified

    666 students

  • Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy District

    628 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.3%
Annual rent$29,529

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,974
Loan principal$628,663
Down payment$157,166
Total interest paid$801,825

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.08
Monthly cost to own$5,120
Monthly rent$2,461

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
36th percentile[1]
Rental yield
68th percentile[2]
Property tax
53rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 94541?
The typical home in 94541 is worth $785,828, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 94541?
Home values in 94541 are down 4.9% over the past year, and up 0.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 94541?
A typical home in 94541 rents for about $2,461 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 94541?
The effective property tax rate in 94541 is 0.7% — roughly $5,873 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 94541?
ZIP code 94541 has a population of 67,139 and a median household income of $105,729.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • San Leandro, CA

    Typical home
    $789,506
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Discovery Bay CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $792,796
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Concord, CA

    Typical home
    $793,333
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Martinez, CA

    Typical home
    $773,998
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Brentwood, CA

    Typical home
    $802,462
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • San Francisco, CA

    Typical home
    $802,666
    Gross yield
    6.0%

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