A San Leandro Neighborhood Guide from Oanh Nguyen

San Leandro 94578 Neighborhood Guide

Alameda County · ZIP code 94578

$823,000Median Home ValueCensus ACS 2020–2024
41,769PopulationCensus ACS 2020–2024
14,672Housing UnitsCensus ACS 2020–2024
1Homes Sold by OanhJune 2021 – Oct 2026

Neighborhood

Living in 94578

ZIP code 94578 is in San Leandro, in Alameda County. The Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 survey counted about 41,769 residents and 14,672 homes in this ZIP code area.

Owners here estimated a median home value of $823,000 in that survey. That is an owner estimate averaged over five years, not a recent sale price. For a current number, Redfin reported a median sale price of $849,595 for all of San Leandro through September 2026, and Oanh can pull recent sales inside 94578 for the exact home type you want.

For getting around, San Leandro has BART at San Leandro and Bay Fair, and its main freeways are I-880 and I-580.

Oanh has sold 1 home in 94578 since 2021.

Track Record

Homes We’ve Sold in 94578

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Homes

Home Styles & Price Ranges

Based on the 1 home Oanh has sold in 94578. Other homes in the area may fall outside these ranges.

  • Homes sold1 (2025)
  • Sale prices$715,000
  • Bedrooms2
  • Size893 sq ft

Schools

Schools in 94578

The main district is San Leandro Unified School District. Some nearby addresses are served by San Lorenzo Unified.

School boundaries don’t follow ZIP codes, so homes in 94578 can be assigned to different schools. Confirm the assigned school for an exact address with the district. Look up any public school in the California School Directory and the California School Dashboard.

Before You Buy

HOA & Costs to Check

HOA dues depend on the property. Condos and townhomes usually have a homeowners association, and many single-family homes do not. Review the HOA budget, rules and recent minutes before you remove contingencies.

Special taxes. Some properties carry Mello-Roos or other special assessments on the tax bill. Property tax basics →

Hazard zones. Check flood, fire and earthquake maps for the exact address. How to check →

Lifestyle & Living

Around San Leandro

Places across San Leandro, not only inside 94578.

Parks & Shoreline

  • San Leandro Marina
  • San Leandro Shoreline Recreation Area
  • Lake Chabot Regional Park (next to the city)

History

  • Casa Peralta
  • Casa de Estudillo site (California Historical Landmark)

Shopping

  • Bayfair Center
  • Westgate Center
  • Marina Square Center

Getting Around

  • BART: San Leandro and Bay Fair
  • Freeways: I-880 and I-580
  • San Leandro average commute: 31.2 minutes

Buyers

Buying in 94578

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Sellers

Selling in 94578

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Market Context

Compare ZIP Codes

Median home value and population from the Census 2020–2024 survey, and homes Oanh has sold since 2021.

ZIPCityMedian Home ValuePopulationSold by Oanh
95112San Jose$974,30057,373—
95118San Jose$1,494,60032,015—
95119San Jose$1,247,80010,8411
95121San Jose$1,051,90036,46310
95122San Jose$872,90050,77510
95123San Jose$1,166,80069,6774
95127San Jose$1,035,80058,8255
95136San Jose$1,144,00048,0561
95148San Jose$1,279,50044,9956
95035Milpitas$1,253,20078,8101
94538Fremont$1,136,60067,781—
94555Fremont$1,376,60037,501—
94544Hayward$827,20076,9471
94545Hayward$879,40032,843—
94546Castro Valley$1,043,50044,8551
94552Castro Valley$1,394,30014,5061
94578San Leandro$823,00041,7691
94566Pleasanton$1,656,90044,222—
94588Pleasanton$1,384,30034,328—

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home value in 94578?

Owners estimated a median value of $823,000 in the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 survey. Recent sale prices can differ, so ask Oanh for current 94578 sales.

What city is 94578 in?

94578 is a San Leandro ZIP code in Alameda County. ZIP areas can include some unincorporated land next to the city.

What school district serves 94578?

The main district is San Leandro Unified School District. Some nearby addresses are served by San Lorenzo Unified. Confirm the assigned school for any address with the district.

Has Oanh sold homes in 94578?

Yes. Oanh has sold 1 home in 94578 since 2021. See Our Sales for the full list.

Is there BART near 94578?

San Leandro has BART at San Leandro and Bay Fair. Main freeways are I-880 and I-580.

Sources

Population, median home value and housing units: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, via censusreporter.org (accessed Oct 28, 2026). Median home value is what owners estimate their homes are worth, not a sale price. ZIP areas can include unincorporated land next to the city.

City median sale price: Redfin city housing market page, all home types, data through September 2026.

BART stations: bart.gov. Places: city pages on Wikipedia (accessed Oct 28, 2026).

Homes sold: On Realty Group sales records, June 2021 to October 2026.

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