Population & age
- Total population
- 69,502
- Median age
- 41.3
Union City, CA (94587)
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Union City, CA (ZIP 94587) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 26. Top health signal: Obesity comes in below the national average at 19.0%. NCES lists 11 schools serving the area, 11 non-charter. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $138,013, fair market rent of $3,230 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $1,006,600. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 17.6%
- Black
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 55.8%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 20.1%
- Other / multi-racial
- 20.2%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $138,013
- Median home value
- $1,006,600
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 43.2%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 13,758(66.0%)
- Renter-occupied
- 7,102(34.0%)
- Vacant units
- 803
- Built (median)
- 1979
Commute
- Public transit
- 2,205(7.0%)
- Work from home
- 5,358(17.0%)
- Avg commute
- 27.4 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 4,573(6.6%)
- Uninsured
- 405(0.6%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 19,681(94.3%)
- No broadband
- 1,179(5.7%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 32,857(47.3%)
- Non-English at home
- 42,823(64.6%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$2,380
/month
1 Bed
$2,640
/month
2 Bed
$3,230
/month
3 Bed
$4,130
/month
4 Bed
$4,900
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Data sources used on this page
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
19.0%
14.0pp below the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
27.7%
4.3pp below the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
15.6%
6.4pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
72.7%
3.3pp below the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
7.3%
5.7pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
11.8%
Tracks close to the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
11 schools serve this ZIP, including 11 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Logan High | Public | 9–12 | 3,472 |
| Itliong-Vera Cruz | Public | 6–8 | 1,247 |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Public | 6–8 | 1,010 |
| Searles Elementary | Public | 0–5 | 704 |
| Tom Kitayama Elementary | Public | 0–5 | 696 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 6 more schools serve this ZIP.
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 26, 2026What these numbers say together
Union City, CA (ZIP 94587) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 26. Top health signal: Obesity comes in below the national average at 19.0%. NCES lists 11 schools serving the area, 11 non-charter. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $138,013, fair market rent of $3,230 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $1,006,600. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
These two readings tell a consistent story. Strong access numbers usually correlate with denser provider networks, and a high school count signals the population base that supports them. Reading them together: a household weighing this ZIP for a multi-year stay can expect both healthcare and education infrastructure to keep pace.
- With fair market rent at $3,230/month (HUD SAFMR) and median household income at $138,013 (Census ACS), housing costs represent approximately 28% of income.
- A median household income of $138,013 (Census ACS) aligns with a 19.0% obesity rate (CDC PLACES), below the ~33% national figure — a pattern that correlates with higher-income areas.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 15.6%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 94587
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 94587?
19.0%, which is 14.0 percentage points below the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 94587?
15.6%, which is 6.4 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 94587?
27.7%, which is 4.3 percentage points below the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 94587?
11 schools serve this ZIP, including 11 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 26, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 94587 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 94587 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 26, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 94587?
Yes, 3 high schools serve this ZIP: James Logan High, Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Decoto School For Independent Study. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 26, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 94587?
69,502 people live in ZIP 94587, with a median age of 41.3 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 94587?
$138,013 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 94587 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 94587, 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 94587?
In ZIP 94587, 17.0% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 7.0% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 94587?
6.6% of the population in ZIP 94587 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 94587 have broadband internet?
94.3% of households in ZIP 94587 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 94587?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (11 schools), and demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 26, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022).
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