PlainZIP

Los Altos, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94024

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

22,385
1,181/sq mi
$250,000+
Median income
$2,000,000+
Median home value
86.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Los Altos pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1,181
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94024 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94024 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Altos, Santa Clara County, California, with 22,385 residents across 18.9 square miles, a density of 1,181 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94024 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (146% above the California average), while per-capita income is $149,845. Poverty here runs at 3.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.6%. Housing costs here run $2,000,000+ for a typical home value (159% above the state average), with rent averaging $3,501 a month; 87.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 86.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Santa Clara County, letting you compare 94024 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 94024

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Altos, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94024.

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 94024, Los Altos, 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

22,385

Population

18.9

Area (sq mi)

1,181

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94024?

47.6

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

33.4%

Foreign-Born

White 52.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 37.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$250,000+

Median Household Income

+146% vs state

$149,845

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94024 ranks nationally

Los Altos, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, with the Census top-code shown at $250,000+

$250,000 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 89.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 86.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,447

Total Housing Units

7,938

Occupied Units

509

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$2,000,000+

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1962

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2021)

117

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+17%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94024 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +17% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 – 100
2020 +14.5% 114
2021 +2.1% 117

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 470 business establishments in ZIP 94024, employing approximately 3,126 people with a combined annual payroll of $224,226,000.

470

Businesses

3,126

Employees

$224.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 134 28.5%
Health care and social assistance 97 20.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 58 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 35 7.5%
Finance and insurance 20 4.3%
Educational services 19 4.0%
Construction 18 3.8%
Information 18 3.8%
Retail trade 15 3.2%
Wholesale trade 12 2.5%
Accommodation and food services 12 2.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.9%
Manufacturing 5 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 94024 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 94024 ranks #7 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 94024 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 94024 ranks the highest 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
94040 Mountain View, CA 32,996 2.0 mi
94041 Mountain View, CA 13,292 2.7 mi
94022 Los Altos, CA 18,500 2.8 mi
94087 Sunnyvale, CA 54,293 3.2 mi
95014 Cupertino, CA 60,717 3.4 mi
94043 Mountain View, CA 28,358 4.7 mi
94086 Sunnyvale, CA 45,697 4.1 mi
94306 Palo Alto, CA 26,469 4.8 mi
94304 Palo Alto, CA 3,627 4.8 mi
94085 Sunnyvale, CA 21,247 4.9 mi

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Related Areas

Santa Clara County Los Altos, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94024 in? ▼
ZIP code 94024 (Los Altos) is located in Santa Clara County, California. Santa Clara County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/santa-clara-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94024? ▼
ZIP code 94024 in Los Altos, CA has a population of 22,385 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94024? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94024 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94024? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94024 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94024? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94024 is White at 52.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94024? ▼
ZIP code 94024 has 470 business establishments employing approximately 3,126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94024? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94024 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (134), Health care and social assistance (97), Real estate and rental and leasing (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94024? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94024 increased by 2.1% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 17%. 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 94024? ▼
In ZIP code 94024, 89.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 86.6% 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 94024? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94024 is 23.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94024? ▼
In ZIP code 94024, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94024? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94024 is 3.5% 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.