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U.S. ZIP Code · CA94579

Alameda County · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Typical home value

$864,518[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.1%
5-year / yr
+0.5%
10-year / yr
+3.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+204.3%
vs metro
-30.9%
vs state
+23.4%
ZIP 94579 location in CA
Location of ZIP 94579 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 94579 is worth $864,518 — 30.9% below the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.1%. 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]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,748[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
20,017[3]
Median household income
$99,040[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
4
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
0
  • Madison Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · San Leandro Unified

    665 students

  • Washington Manor Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · San Lorenzo Unified

    552 students

  • Corvallis Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · San Lorenzo Unified

    361 students

  • Dayton Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · San Lorenzo Unified

    344 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$4,371
Loan principal$691,615
Down payment$172,904
Total interest paid$882,116

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$5,567
Monthly rent

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
37th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
28th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 94579?
The typical home in 94579 is worth $864,518, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 94579?
Home values in 94579 are down 4.1% over the past year, and up 0.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 94579?
The effective property tax rate in 94579 is 0.7% — roughly $5,748 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 94579?
ZIP code 94579 has a population of 20,017 and a median household income of $99,040.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Concord, CA

    Typical home
    $866,281
    Gross yield
    3.6%
  • Byron CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $848,954
    Gross yield
  • Oakland, CA

    Typical home
    $843,413
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Lagunitas-Forest Knolls CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $888,031
    Gross yield
  • Hayward, CA

    Typical home
    $839,520
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • San Lorenzo CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $821,284
    Gross yield
    3.8%

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