Union City, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP codes in Union City

Union City ZIP codes: 94587 and 94552.

Distances are straight-line from Newman to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in Union City: those whose USPS city name is Union City (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Union City (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

About Union City

Union City is a city in Alameda County. About 69,502 people live in the 19 square miles of Union City (around 3,583 per square mile). The name Union City is shared by 9 places across the country. This is the one in Alameda County. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Hayward (about 158,440 residents), roughly 5 miles west.

Places in and around Union City

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Union City include Decoto, Niles Junction, Alvarado, Hayward, and Fairview.

Parks near the center of Union City include California Nursery Historical Park, Decoto Plaza, Iris Garden, and Dry Creek Park.

Public schools near the center of Union City include Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary, Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Searles Elementary, and James Logan High.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the Union City city guide.

Union City at 92 feet

The center of Union City is about 92 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Newman is at about 89 feet, so the two sit at nearly the same elevation.

The houses of Union City

Census estimates count 21,663 housing units in Union City. Half the homes date from 1979 or earlier. Single-family detached houses make up 61% of Union City's homes. About 66 in 100 occupied homes in Union City are lived in by their owners. Where many homes are older, original springs, cables and openers are more likely to be near the end of their service life.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Union City.

Union City in relation to Newman

Measured in a straight line, Union City is about 58 miles west of Newman. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Newman is in Stanislaus County and Union City is in Alameda County. Of the 148 places on this site's list, Union City ranks 136th in distance from Newman. Between Newman and Union City the map shows Diablo Grande. Nearest to Newman on this site's list: Gustine, Crows Landing, Stevinson, and Hilmar.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on snapped cables, broken spring replacement, emergency repair, off-track doors, and new garage doors explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

Close to Union City

These places sit nearest Union City and also have a page on this site:

• Newark 7 mi
• Sunol 8 mi
• Fremont 9 mi
• Pleasanton 9 mi
• Dublin 10 mi
• San Ramon 12 mi
• Milpitas 14 mi
• Los Altos 17 mi

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