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Belmont, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94002

San Mateo County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,992
1,773/sq mi
$203,965
Median income
$2,000,000+
Median home value
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Belmont pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1,773
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94002 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94002 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belmont, San Mateo County, California, with 25,992 residents across 14.7 square miles, a density of 1,773 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94002 skews affluent, with a median household income of $203,965 (101% above the California average), while per-capita income is $100,792. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. Housing costs here run $2,000,000+ for a typical home value (159% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,872 a month; 55.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 94002 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in San Mateo County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 94002

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belmont, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94002.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94002, Belmont, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,992

Population

14.7

Area (sq mi)

1,773

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94002?

39.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

31.0%

Foreign-Born

White 48.4%
African American 2.6%
Asian 30.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$203,965

Median Household Income

+101% vs state

$100,792

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94002 ranks nationally

Belmont, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$203,965 Top 1% higher than 99% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,437

Total Housing Units

10,567

Occupied Units

870

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.0%
Renter 45.0%

$2,000,000+

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$2,872

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-1.0%

YoY Change (2022)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94002 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -15.4% 191
2019 +0.1% 191
2020 -6.6% 179
2021 -2.7% 174
2022 -1.0% 172

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 694 business establishments in ZIP 94002, employing approximately 7,308 people with a combined annual payroll of $784,655,000.

694

Businesses

7,308

Employees

$784.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 110 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 84 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 81 11.7%
Construction 79 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 70 10.1%
Retail trade 44 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 5.8%
Finance and insurance 29 4.2%
Educational services 28 4.0%
Wholesale trade 26 3.8%
Manufacturing 22 3.2%
Information 18 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 94002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94002 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 94002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 94002 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
94403 San Mateo, CA 39,642 1.8 mi
94070 San Carlos, CA 29,166 1.9 mi
94402 San Mateo, CA 23,981 2.7 mi
94404 San Mateo, CA 33,749 3.4 mi
94065 Redwood City, CA 11,359 3.2 mi
94401 San Mateo, CA 34,429 4.3 mi
94062 Redwood City, CA 25,876 6.4 mi
94063 Redwood City, CA 30,949 5.2 mi
94061 Redwood City, CA 36,245 5.0 mi
94010 Burlingame, CA 40,737 5.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Mateo County

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South San Francisco, CA
Pop: 63,975
94015 standard
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Pop: 60,927
94014 standard
Daly City, CA
Pop: 47,014
94303 standard
Palo Alto, CA
Pop: 45,467
94066 standard
San Bruno, CA
Pop: 41,130
94010 standard
Burlingame, CA
Pop: 40,737

Related Areas

San Mateo County Belmont, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94002 in? ▼
ZIP code 94002 (Belmont) is located in San Mateo County, California. San Mateo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-mateo-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94002? ▼
ZIP code 94002 in Belmont, CA has a population of 25,992 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94002? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94002 is $203,965, which is 167% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94002? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94002 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94002? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94002 is White at 48.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94002? ▼
ZIP code 94002 has 694 business establishments employing approximately 7,308 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94002? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94002 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (110), Health care and social assistance (84), Other services (except public administration) (81). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94002? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94002 decreased by 1.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94002? ▼
In ZIP code 94002, 77.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 94002? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94002 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94002? ▼
In ZIP code 94002, approximately 55.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94002? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94002 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.