Sunnyvale, CA

Census ZIP code profile for Sunnyvale, CA — 4 ZIPs, total population 140,482. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Sunnyvale, CA is covered by 4 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 140,482 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Sunnyvale splits its residents across 4 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Sunnyvale, the median household income averages $183,879 and per-capita income averages $99,722. Poverty rate runs at 6.2% and unemployment at 4.5%. On housing, the average median home value is $1,433,100 with median rent of $3,121 per month, and 44.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 4 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Sunnyvale against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Sunnyvale as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

140,482

Population

$183,879

Median Income

$1,433,100

Median Home Value

35.4

Median Age

How much do residents of Sunnyvale earn?

Median Household Income
$183,879
Per Capita Income
$99,722
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Poverty Rate
6.2%

What does housing look like in Sunnyvale?

Median Home Value
$1,433,100
Median Rent
$3,121/mo
Owner Occupied
44.3%
Housing Units
63,239

Who lives in Sunnyvale?

Bachelor's Degree+
67.0%
High School+
77.5%
Avg Commute
23 min
Foreign Born
51.0%

ZIP Codes in Sunnyvale, CA

Side-by-side: Compare 94087 vs 94086 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
94087 54,293 3,184 America/Los_Angeles
94086 45,697 3,931 America/Los_Angeles
94085 21,247 2,350 America/Los_Angeles
94089 19,245 1,240 America/Los_Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Sunnyvale, CA?
Sunnyvale, CA has 4 ZIP codes with a combined population of 140,482, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Sunnyvale?
The average median household income across Sunnyvale, CA ZIP codes is $183,879. The poverty rate is 6.2%.
What is the cost of living in Sunnyvale?
The average median home value in Sunnyvale, CA is $1,433,100. Median rent is $3,121/month. 44.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.