Fairview, CA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Fairview, CA is an unincorporated community or census-designated place located in Alameda County in the state of California. Our data estimates 10,532 residents, places it at 37.676°N, 122.048°W, and lists it in Pacific time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Fairview, CA?

What is the population of Fairview, CA?

Fairview has an estimated population of 10,532. That makes it the 484th largest of the 1,470 places we list in California, and the 19th largest of 20 places in Alameda County. The typical place in California has about 3,379 residents, so Fairview is roughly 3.1 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in California with a similar population include Anderson (10,630), Morro Bay (10,543), San Diego Country Estates (10,514), Exeter (10,485), Oak Hills (10,444). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Fairview differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Fairview?

Fairview has about 3,828 people per square mile (1,478 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within California, it is denser than about 77% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Fairview use?

Fairview uses 2 ZIP codes: 94541, 94542. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Fairview in?

Fairview is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Bullhead City, AZ, about 453 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Fairview located in California?

Fairview lies in the western part of California, at 37.676° north latitude and 122.048° west longitude. The state capital, Sacramento, is about 69 miles to the northeast. The closest listed place in another state is Gardnerville Ranchos, NV, roughly 150 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Fairview is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Hayward, CA, 3 miles to the southwest.

Which cities are near Fairview, CA?

The closest listed place to Fairview is Castro Valley, CA, 2.4 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 7 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Fairview in?

Fairview is in Alameda County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 06001. The county contains 20 places in our data, 19 of which have their own page here and 1 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Oakland (433,031), Fremont (241,110), Hayward (159,203), Berkeley (121,363), Livermore (90,923). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Fairview from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Fairview is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 319 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,553 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Fairview?

Yes. Our data lists 22 other places named Fairview: Fairview, NJ (14,189), Fairview, OR (9,567), Fairview, TN (9,146), Fairview, TX (9,141), Fairview, GA (6,540), Fairview, NY (5,486), Fairview, NC (3,900), Fairview, OK (2,594), and 14 more. When you search for Fairview, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Fairview in Alameda County, California.

Planning a move to Fairview?

If you are weighing Fairview, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.