Mountain View, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94043
Santa Clara County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,358
- 1,026/sq mi High-density area
- $203,298
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,641,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mountain View 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
- 1,026
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94043 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94043 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California, with 28,358 residents across 27.7 square miles, a density of 1,026 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94043 skews affluent, with a median household income of $203,298 (100% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $106,684. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,641,100 (112% above the average California ZIP), with only 45.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $3,125.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Clara County, so 94043 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 94043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mountain View, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94043.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
352 establishments
- Industries not classified
Industries not classified
205 establishments
- Information
Information
173 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
162 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 81
Other services (except public administration)
81 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 94043, 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
28,358
Population
27.7
Area (sq mi)
1,026
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94043?
36.1
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
42.1%
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?
$203,298
Median Household Income
+100% vs state ZIP avg
$106,684
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94043 ranks among California ZIPs
Mountain View, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$203,298 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,583 California 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
14,794housing units
14,794
Total Housing Units
13,369
Occupied Units
1,425
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,641,100
Median Home Value
+112% vs state ZIP avg
$3,125
Median Rent
1976
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
-1.9%
YoY Change (2021)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94043 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -8.3% | 233 |
| 2018 | -10.4% | 209 |
| 2019 | +5.5% | 221 |
| 2020 | -7.1% | 205 |
| 2021 | -1.9% | 201 |
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 1,473 business establishments in ZIP 94043, employing approximately 69,408 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,299,623,000.
1,473
Businesses
69,408
Employees
$25.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 352 | 23.9% |
| Industries not classified | 205 | 13.9% |
| Information | 173 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 162 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 64 | 4.3% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 4.1% |
| Construction | 59 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 48 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 34 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 0.9% |
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 94043 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94087
Sunnyvale (94087)
54,293 residents
- 94086
Sunnyvale (94086)
45,697 residents
- 94303
Palo Alto (94303)
45,467 residents
- 94040
Mountain View (94040)
32,996 residents
- 94043
Mountain View (94043)
28,358 residents
- 94306
Palo Alto (94306)
26,469 residents
- 94024
Los Altos (94024)
22,385 residents
- 94085 21,247
Sunnyvale (94085)
21,247 residents
- 94089 19,245
Sunnyvale (94089)
19,245 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94043 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94043 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94024
Los Altos (94024)
$250,000 median income
- 94306
Palo Alto (94306)
$210,000 median income
- 94087
Sunnyvale (94087)
$207,742 median income
- 94043
Mountain View (94043)
$203,298 median income
- 94085
Sunnyvale (94085)
$192,417 median income
- 94040
Mountain View (94040)
$187,781 median income
- 94041
Mountain View (94041)
$178,558 median income
- 94086
Sunnyvale (94086)
$177,054 median income
- 94089
Sunnyvale (94089)
$158,304 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94043 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94041 | Mountain View, CA | 13,292 | 2.0 mi |
| 94040 | Mountain View, CA | 32,996 | 2.7 mi |
| 94306 | Palo Alto, CA | 26,469 | 3.3 mi |
| 94089 | Sunnyvale, CA | 19,245 | 3.1 mi |
| 94085 | Sunnyvale, CA | 21,247 | 3.5 mi |
| 94303 | Palo Alto, CA | 45,467 | 3.5 mi |
| 94024 | Los Altos, CA | 22,385 | 4.7 mi |
| 95002 | Alviso, CA | 2,077 | 4.0 mi |
| 94086 | Sunnyvale, CA | 45,697 | 4.1 mi |
| 94087 | Sunnyvale, CA | 54,293 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94043, 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 (28,358 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 94043 in?
ZIP code 94043 (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 94043?
ZIP code 94043 in Mountain View, CA has a population of 28,358 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94043?
The median household income in ZIP 94043 is $203,298, which is 166% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94043?
The median home value in ZIP 94043 is $1,641,100, which is 490% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94043?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94043 is White at 37.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94043?
ZIP code 94043 has 1,473 business establishments employing approximately 69,408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94043?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94043 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (352), Industries not classified (205), Information (173). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94043?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94043 decreased by 1.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 94043?
In ZIP code 94043, 80.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.1% 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 94043?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94043 is 22.1 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 94043?
In ZIP code 94043, approximately 45.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94043?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94043 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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