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Mountain View, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94041

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

13,292
3,351/sq mi
$178,558
Median income
$2,000,000+
Median home value
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mountain View pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
3,351
people per sq mi
28%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94041 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94041 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California, home to 13,292 residents across 4.0 square miles, a density of 3,351 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94041 skews affluent, with a median household income of $178,558 (76% above the California average), while per-capita income is $106,350. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $2,000,000+ (159% above the state average), median rent at $2,944 a month, and owner-occupancy at 28.1%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 94041 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Santa Clara County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 94041

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mountain View, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94041.

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 94041, Mountain View, 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

13,292

Population

4.0

Area (sq mi)

3,351

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94041?

34.1

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

40.4%

Foreign-Born

White 40.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 30.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%

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?

$178,558

Median Household Income

+76% vs state

$106,350

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94041 ranks nationally

Mountain View, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$178,558 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 82.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 75.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,686

Total Housing Units

6,960

Occupied Units

726

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 28.1%
Renter 71.9%

$2,000,000+

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$2,944

Median Rent

1974

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

-2.3%

YoY Change (2022)

145

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+45%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94041 have decreased 2.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +45% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 +14.0% 244
2017 -6.4% 228
2020 – 162
2021 -8.6% 148
2022 -2.3% 145

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 423 business establishments in ZIP 94041, employing approximately 15,922 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,662,699,000.

423

Businesses

15,922

Employees

$3.7B

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 20.6%
Accommodation and food services 75 17.7%
Information 44 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 38 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 31 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 7.1%
Retail trade 27 6.4%
Construction 19 4.5%
Finance and insurance 17 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 3.5%
Wholesale trade 10 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.4%
Manufacturing 9 2.1%
Educational services 8 1.9%

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 94041 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 94041 ranks #0 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 94041 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 94041 ranks #9 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 0.8 mi
94043 Mountain View, CA 28,358 2.0 mi
94024 Los Altos, CA 22,385 2.7 mi
94085 Sunnyvale, CA 21,247 3.2 mi
94086 Sunnyvale, CA 45,697 3.1 mi
94087 Sunnyvale, CA 54,293 3.3 mi
94306 Palo Alto, CA 26,469 3.6 mi
94089 Sunnyvale, CA 19,245 3.7 mi
95014 Cupertino, CA 60,717 5.8 mi
94022 Los Altos, CA 18,500 4.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94041 in? ▼
ZIP code 94041 (Mountain View) 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 94041? ▼
ZIP code 94041 in Mountain View, CA has a population of 13,292 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94041? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94041 is $178,558, which is 134% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94041? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94041 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94041? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94041 is White at 40.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94041? ▼
ZIP code 94041 has 423 business establishments employing approximately 15,922 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94041? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94041 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (87), Accommodation and food services (75), Information (44). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94041? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94041 decreased by 2.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 45%. 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 94041? ▼
In ZIP code 94041, 82.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.7% 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 94041? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94041 is 24.3 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 94041? ▼
In ZIP code 94041, approximately 28.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94041? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94041 is 8.4% 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.