La Honda, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94020
San Mateo County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,559
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $995,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
La Honda pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94020 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94020 covers 144.4 square miles in La Honda, San Mateo County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,559 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94020 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (146% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $127,901. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 1.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $995,900 (29% above the average California ZIP), while 70.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,715.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Mateo County, so 94020 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 94020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Honda, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94020.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94020, La Honda, 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
1,559
Population
144.4
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94020?
46.8
Median Age
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
28.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+146% vs state ZIP avg
$127,901
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 94020 ranks among California ZIPs
La Honda, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,008housing units
1,008
Total Housing Units
829
Occupied Units
179
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$995,900
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,715
Median Rent
1953
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2022)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94020 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +4.5% | 160 |
| 2019 | +16.0% | 186 |
| 2020 | -8.6% | 170 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 190 |
| 2022 | +6.8% | 203 |
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 32 business establishments in ZIP 94020, employing approximately 164 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,123,000.
32
Businesses
164
Employees
$9.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 28.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 12.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.4% |
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 94020 vs 94021 →
ZIP 94020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95014
Cupertino (95014)
60,717 residents
- 94024 22,385
Los Altos (94024)
22,385 residents
- 94022 18,500
Los Altos (94022)
18,500 residents
- 94305 13,862
Stanford (94305)
13,862 residents
- 95006 8,979
Boulder Creek (95006)
8,979 residents
- 94028 6,534
Portola Valley (94028)
6,534 residents
- 94304 3,627
Palo Alto (94304)
3,627 residents
- 94020 1,559
La Honda (94020)
1,559 residents
- 94060 1,554
Pescadero (94060)
1,554 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94020 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94020
La Honda (94020)
$250,000 median income
- 94021
Loma Mar (94021)
$250,000 median income
- 94022
Los Altos (94022)
$250,000 median income
- 94024
Los Altos (94024)
$250,000 median income
- 94028
Portola Valley (94028)
$250,000 median income
- 94074
San Gregorio (94074)
$250,000 median income
- 95014
Cupertino (95014)
$230,913 median income
- 94304
Palo Alto (94304)
$154,141 median income
- 94060
Pescadero (94060)
$127,973 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94020 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94021 | Loma Mar, CA | 192 | 3.0 mi |
| 94028 | Portola Valley, CA | 6,534 | 6.6 mi |
| 94304 | Palo Alto, CA | 3,627 | 7.4 mi |
| 94022 | Los Altos, CA | 18,500 | 6.8 mi |
| 94074 | San Gregorio, CA | 214 | 7.3 mi |
| 95014 | Cupertino, CA | 60,717 | 8.2 mi |
| 94060 | Pescadero, CA | 1,554 | 7.3 mi |
| 94305 | Stanford, CA | 13,862 | 9.7 mi |
| 95006 | Boulder Creek, CA | 8,979 | 9.1 mi |
| 94024 | Los Altos, CA | 22,385 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94020, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,559 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 94020 in?
ZIP code 94020 (La Honda) 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 94020?
ZIP code 94020 in La Honda, CA has a population of 1,559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94020?
The median household income in ZIP 94020 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94020?
The median home value in ZIP 94020 is $995,900, which is 258% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94020?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94020 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94020?
ZIP code 94020 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 164 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94020?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94020 are: Construction (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Real estate and rental and leasing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94020?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94020 increased by 6.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 94020?
In ZIP code 94020, 75.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94020?
In ZIP code 94020, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94020?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94020 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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