Millbrae, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94030

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

21,536
2,454/sq mi
$163,476
Median income
$1,934,900
Median home value
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Millbrae pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
2,454
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94030 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94030 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.8 square miles in Millbrae, San Mateo County, California. The area is home to 21,536 residents, producing a population density of 2,454 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 94030 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 94030 sits at $163,476 (61% above the California average), while per-capita income is $78,551. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $1,934,900 (150% above the state average) with median rent at $3,272 per month, and 60.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 94030 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Mateo County, so you can benchmark 94030 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 94030

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94030.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94030, Millbrae, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,536

Population

8.8

Area (sq mi)

2,454

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94030?

43.7

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

40.8%

Foreign-Born

White 30.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 48.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

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?

$163,476

Median Household Income

+61% vs state

$78,551

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94030 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$163,476 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,705

Total Housing Units

8,121

Occupied Units

584

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.8%
Renter 39.2%

$1,934,900

Median Home Value

+150% vs state

$3,272

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.4%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94030 have increased 16.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -4.6% 215
2020 -16.6% 179
2021 -1.4% 177
2022 +16.4% 206
2024 258

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 539 business establishments in ZIP 94030, employing approximately 4,103 people with a combined annual payroll of $219,323,000.

539

Businesses

4,103

Employees

$219.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 98 18.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 66 12.2%
Construction 57 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 47 8.7%
Retail trade 41 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 7.0%
Finance and insurance 28 5.2%
Wholesale trade 26 4.8%
Educational services 20 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 3.5%
Information 16 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%

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 94030 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 94030 ranks #9 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 94030 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 94030 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
94128 San Francisco, CA 69 1.8 mi
94066 San Bruno, CA 41,130 2.4 mi
94010 Burlingame, CA 40,737 2.9 mi
94080 South San Francisco, CA 63,975 4.0 mi
94044 Pacifica, CA 37,296 4.3 mi
94005 Brisbane, CA 4,282 6.2 mi
94401 San Mateo, CA 34,429 5.0 mi
94134 San Francisco, CA 40,798 8.3 mi
94402 San Mateo, CA 23,981 5.6 mi
94014 Daly City, CA 47,014 6.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94030 in?
ZIP code 94030 (Millbrae) 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 94030?
ZIP code 94030 in Millbrae, CA has a population of 21,536 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94030?
The median household income in ZIP 94030 is $163,476, which is 114% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94030?
The median home value in ZIP 94030 is $1,934,900, which is 596% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94030?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94030 is Asian at 48.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94030?
ZIP code 94030 has 539 business establishments employing approximately 4,103 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94030?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94030 are: Accommodation and food services (98), Professional, scientific, and technical services (67), Health care and social assistance (66). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94030?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94030 increased by 16.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 94030?
In ZIP code 94030, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.7% 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 94030?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94030 is 28.6 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 94030?
In ZIP code 94030, approximately 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94030?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94030 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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