PlainZIP

Burlingame, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94010

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

40,737
1,328/sq mi
$196,882
Median income
$2,000,000+
Median home value
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burlingame 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
1,328
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94010 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94010 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burlingame, San Mateo County, California, with 40,737 residents across 30.7 square miles, a density of 1,328 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94010 skews affluent, with a median household income of $196,882 (94% above the California average), while per-capita income is $120,330. Poverty here runs at 6.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. Median home value sits at $2,000,000+ (159% above the state average), median rent at $2,797 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 94010 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 94010

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burlingame, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94010.

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 94010, Burlingame, 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

40,737

Population

30.7

Area (sq mi)

1,328

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94010?

42.5

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

30.2%

Foreign-Born

White 53.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 30.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$196,882

Median Household Income

+94% vs state

$120,330

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94010 ranks nationally

Burlingame, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$196,882 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%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. 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 78.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.2%

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

What does housing look like?

18,060

Total Housing Units

16,317

Occupied Units

1,743

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.6%
Renter 40.4%

$2,000,000+

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$2,797

Median Rent

1960

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

-18.1%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94010 have decreased 18.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -8.9% 144
2020 -8.0% 132
2021 +0.8% 134
2022 -18.1% 109
2024 – 256

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,184 business establishments in ZIP 94010, employing approximately 31,028 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,779,878,000.

2,184

Businesses

31,028

Employees

$2.8B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 369 16.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 244 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 227 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 178 8.2%
Finance and insurance 164 7.5%
Retail trade 160 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 156 7.1%
Construction 154 7.0%
Wholesale trade 125 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 105 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 99 4.5%
Information 60 2.8%
Educational services 46 2.1%
Manufacturing 41 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 40 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 0.5%
Industries not classified 3 0.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 94010 vs 94401 →

ZIP 94010 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 94010 ranks #3 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 94010 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 94010 ranks #3 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
94401 San Mateo, CA 34,429 2.6 mi
94402 San Mateo, CA 23,981 2.6 mi
94030 Millbrae, CA 21,536 2.9 mi
94128 San Francisco, CA 69 3.8 mi
94403 San Mateo, CA 39,642 4.0 mi
94404 San Mateo, CA 33,749 5.4 mi
94002 Belmont, CA 25,992 5.3 mi
94066 San Bruno, CA 41,130 5.4 mi
94080 South San Francisco, CA 63,975 6.7 mi
94037 Montara, CA 2,913 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Mateo County

94080 standard
South San Francisco, CA
Pop: 63,975
94015 standard
Daly City, CA
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
94025 standard
Menlo Park, CA
Pop: 40,526

Related Areas

San Mateo County Burlingame, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94010 in? ▼
ZIP code 94010 (Burlingame) 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 94010? ▼
ZIP code 94010 in Burlingame, CA has a population of 40,737 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94010? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94010 is $196,882, which is 158% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94010? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94010 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94010? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94010 is White at 53.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94010? ▼
ZIP code 94010 has 2,184 business establishments employing approximately 31,028 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94010? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94010 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (369), Real estate and rental and leasing (244), Health care and social assistance (227). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94010? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94010 decreased by 18.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 94010? ▼
In ZIP code 94010, 78.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.2% 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 94010? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94010 is 29.9 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 94010? ▼
In ZIP code 94010, approximately 59.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94010? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94010 is 6.4% 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.