Menlo Park, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94025
San Mateo County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,526
- 1,307/sq mi High-density area
- $216,601
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Menlo Park 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
- 1,307
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94025 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 94025 (Menlo Park, CA) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.4 in 2023 to 268.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94025 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Menlo Park, San Mateo County, California, with 40,526 residents across 31.0 square miles, a density of 1,307 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94025 skews affluent, with a median household income of $216,601 (113% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $129,924. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $2,000,000+ (159% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $3,251; 58.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Mateo County, so 94025 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 94025
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Menlo Park, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94025.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
390 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
251 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
222 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 137
Real estate and rental and leasing
137 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 109
Accommodation and food services
109 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 94025, Menlo Park, 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
40,526
Population
31.0
Area (sq mi)
1,307
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94025?
39.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
28.6%
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?
$216,601
Median Household Income
+113% vs state ZIP avg
$129,924
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94025 ranks nationally
Menlo Park, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$216,601 Top 1% higher than 99% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,617housing units
16,617
Total Housing Units
14,619
Occupied Units
1,998
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$3,251
Median Rent
1963
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
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94025 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -13.7% | 209 |
| 2021 | +0.7% | 211 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 242 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 260 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 268 |
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 1,740 business establishments in ZIP 94025, employing approximately 98,797 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,404,115,000.
1,740
Businesses
98,797
Employees
$33.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 390 | 22.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 251 | 14.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 222 | 12.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 137 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 109 | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 102 | 5.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 101 | 5.8% |
| Information | 87 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 75 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 71 | 4.1% |
| Educational services | 61 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 40 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.2% |
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 94025 vs 94027 →
ZIP 94025 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94303
Palo Alto (94303)
45,467 residents
- 94025
Menlo Park (94025)
40,526 residents
- 94061
Redwood City (94061)
36,245 residents
- 94063
Redwood City (94063)
30,949 residents
- 94070
San Carlos (94070)
29,166 residents
- 94306
Palo Alto (94306)
26,469 residents
- 94301 16,995
Palo Alto (94301)
16,995 residents
- 94305 13,862
Stanford (94305)
13,862 residents
- 94027 7,089
Atherton (94027)
7,089 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94025 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94025 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94027
Atherton (94027)
$250,000 median income
- 94028
Portola Valley (94028)
$250,000 median income
- 94301
Palo Alto (94301)
$242,006 median income
- 94070
San Carlos (94070)
$240,074 median income
- 94025
Menlo Park (94025)
$216,601 median income
- 94306
Palo Alto (94306)
$210,000 median income
- 94304
Palo Alto (94304)
$154,141 median income
- 94303
Palo Alto (94303)
$151,609 median income
- 94061
Redwood City (94061)
$146,265 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94025 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94027 | Atherton, CA | 7,089 | 1.9 mi |
| 94301 | Palo Alto, CA | 16,995 | 1.8 mi |
| 94305 | Stanford, CA | 13,862 | 3.2 mi |
| 94061 | Redwood City, CA | 36,245 | 3.5 mi |
| 94303 | Palo Alto, CA | 45,467 | 3.1 mi |
| 94063 | Redwood City, CA | 30,949 | 2.9 mi |
| 94304 | Palo Alto, CA | 3,627 | 5.6 mi |
| 94306 | Palo Alto, CA | 26,469 | 4.0 mi |
| 94028 | Portola Valley, CA | 6,534 | 6.3 mi |
| 94070 | San Carlos, CA | 29,166 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94025, 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 (40,526 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 94025 in?
ZIP code 94025 (Menlo Park) 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 94025?
ZIP code 94025 in Menlo Park, CA has a population of 40,526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94025?
The median household income in ZIP 94025 is $216,601, which is 184% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94025?
The median home value in ZIP 94025 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94025?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94025 is White at 56.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94025?
ZIP code 94025 has 1,740 business establishments employing approximately 98,797 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94025?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94025 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (390), Finance and insurance (251), Health care and social assistance (222). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94025?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94025 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 94025?
In ZIP code 94025, 81.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.3% 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 94025?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94025 is 23.4 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 94025?
In ZIP code 94025, approximately 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94025?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94025 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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