ZIP Code 94541 — Hayward, CA Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 94541 (Hayward, California) is worth about $776,000 at roughly $512 per square foot — 9% more affordable than the Hayward median and 164% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$776,000

Typical home value

$512

Price per sq ft

#4 of 4

Hayward ZIPs by value

-9%

vs Hayward median

How 94541 compares

ZIP 94541 is one of the more affordable ZIP codes in Hayward: its typical home value of $776,000 ranks #4 of the 4 Hayward ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $776,000 in 94541 to $1,233,000 in 94542). Per square foot it costs about $512, against $570 for Hayward as a whole, $455 for California, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 94541	$776,000	$512
Hayward, CA	$854,500	$570
California	$698,000	$455
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 94541

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $512 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$512,000
1,500 sq ft	$768,000
2,000 sq ft	$1,024,000
2,500 sq ft	$1,280,000
3,000 sq ft	$1,536,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 94541

To buy the typical $776,000 home in ZIP 94541 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $211,000 a year (about $4,930 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $251,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$38,800	$6,120/mo	$262,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$77,600	$5,850/mo	$251,000/yr
20%	$155,200	$4,930/mo	$211,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 94541

At about $512 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 94541:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$400k	780 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$500k	980 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$600k	1170 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$750k	1460 sq ft	around the typical home here
$1.00M	1950 sq ft	around the typical home here

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 94541 home.

Estimate a specific home in 94541

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 94541 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Hayward ZIP codes by home value

Where 94541 sits among Hayward’s 4 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	94542	$1,233,000	$598
2	94545	$890,000	$580
3	94544	$819,000	$560
4	94541 (this page)	$776,000	$512

ZIP 94541 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 94541? +

The typical home in ZIP 94541 (Hayward, CA) is worth about $776,000 as of 2026. That is 9% more affordable than the Hayward median of $854,500 and 164% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 94541? +

About $512 per square foot in 94541, versus $570 across Hayward and $455 across California. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $768,000 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $1,280,000.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 94541? +

For the typical $776,000 home in ZIP 94541, a household income of about $211,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $251,000; with 5% down about $262,000.

Is 94541 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Hayward, 94541 ranks #4 of 4 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it one of the more affordable ZIP codes in Hayward. Nationally it is relatively expensive.

See the full Hayward home values page, all California cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.