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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
$216,601
Median income
$2,000,000+
Median home value
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $129,924. Local economic indicators show a 5.6% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $2,000,000+ for a typical home value (159% above the state average), with rent averaging $3,251 a month; 58.5% of 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing San Mateo County, letting you compare 94025 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 94025

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Menlo Park, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94025.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 94025?

39.6

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

28.6%

Foreign-Born

White 56.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 18.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%

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?

$216,601

Median Household Income

+113% vs state

$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

$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 81.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.3%

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

What does housing look like?

16,617

Total Housing Units

14,619

Occupied Units

1,998

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.5%
Renter 41.5%

$2,000,000+

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$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

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ZIP 94025 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 94025 ranks #2 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 94025 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 94025 ranks #5 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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