Pescadero, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94060
San Mateo County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,554
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $127,973
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,401,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pescadero pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94060 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94060 covers 189.5 square miles in Pescadero, San Mateo County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,554 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94060 skews affluent, with a median household income of $127,973 (26% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,279. The poverty rate is 26.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,401,500 (81% above the average California ZIP), while 69.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $850.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Mateo County, so 94060 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 94060
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pescadero, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94060.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 94060, Pescadero, 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
1,554
Population
189.5
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94060?
41.3
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
42.5%
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?
$127,973
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$45,279
Per Capita Income
26.8%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 94060 ranks among California ZIPs
Pescadero, 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)
$127,973 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
634housing units
634
Total Housing Units
362
Occupied Units
272
Vacant Units
3.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,401,500
Median Home Value
+81% vs state ZIP avg
$850
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 94060, employing approximately 474 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,413,000.
46
Businesses
474
Employees
$20.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 19.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 19.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 19.6% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.5% |
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 94060 vs 94021 →
ZIP 94060 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94020
La Honda (94020)
1,559 residents
- 94060
Pescadero (94060)
1,554 residents
- 95017
Davenport (95017)
834 residents
- 94074 214
San Gregorio (94074)
214 residents
- 94021 192
Loma Mar (94021)
192 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94060 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94060 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94020
La Honda (94020)
$250,000 median income
- 94021
Loma Mar (94021)
$250,000 median income
- 94074
San Gregorio (94074)
$250,000 median income
- 94060
Pescadero (94060)
$127,973 median income
- 95017
Davenport (95017)
$102,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94060 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94060, 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 (1,554 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 94060 in?
ZIP code 94060 (Pescadero) 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 94060?
ZIP code 94060 in Pescadero, CA has a population of 1,554 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94060?
The median household income in ZIP 94060 is $127,973, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94060?
The median home value in ZIP 94060 is $1,401,500, which is 404% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94060?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94060 is White at 50.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94060?
ZIP code 94060 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 474 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94060?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94060 are: Construction (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94060?
In ZIP code 94060, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94060?
In ZIP code 94060, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94060?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94060 is 26.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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