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South San Francisco, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94080

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

63,975
2,388/sq mi
$136,733
Median income
$1,188,700
Median home value
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South San Francisco pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
2,388
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94080 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94080 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California, with 63,975 residents across 26.8 square miles, a density of 2,388 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94080 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,733 (34% above the California average), while per-capita income is $62,585. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $1,188,700 (54% above the state average) with median rent at $2,809 per month, and 58.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 26 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 94080 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 94080

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South San Francisco, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94080.

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 94080, South San Francisco, 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

63,975

Population

26.8

Area (sq mi)

2,388

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94080?

43.1

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

40.1%

Foreign-Born

White 23.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 42.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%

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?

$136,733

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$62,585

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94080 ranks nationally

South San Francisco, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$136,733 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%

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

What does housing look like?

23,654

Total Housing Units

21,966

Occupied Units

1,688

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.9%
Renter 41.1%

$1,188,700

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$2,809

Median Rent

1965

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94080 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.7% 256
2021 +2.5% 262
2022 +7.5% 282
2023 +2.7% 290
2024 +3.1% 299

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 2,268 business establishments in ZIP 94080, employing approximately 62,055 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,795,142,000.

2,268

Businesses

62,055

Employees

$9.8B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 295 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 246 10.8%
Wholesale trade 231 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 229 10.1%
Transportation and warehousing 210 9.3%
Retail trade 206 9.1%
Construction 204 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 159 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 139 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 110 4.8%
Manufacturing 92 4.1%
Finance and insurance 55 2.4%
Information 33 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 22 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 0.8%
Educational services 15 0.7%

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 94080 vs 94066 →

ZIP 94080 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 94080 ranks #3 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 94080 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 94080 ranks #6 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
94066 San Bruno, CA 41,130 2.2 mi
94005 Brisbane, CA 4,282 2.4 mi
94014 Daly City, CA 47,014 2.8 mi
94128 San Francisco, CA 69 3.1 mi
94134 San Francisco, CA 40,798 4.4 mi
94030 Millbrae, CA 21,536 4.0 mi
94015 Daly City, CA 60,927 3.7 mi
94112 San Francisco, CA 79,407 4.6 mi
94110 San Francisco, CA 69,333 6.5 mi
94044 Pacifica, CA 37,296 4.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Mateo County

94015 standard
Daly City, CA
Pop: 60,927
94014 standard
Daly City, CA
Pop: 47,014
94303 standard
Palo Alto, CA
Pop: 45,467
94066 standard
San Bruno, CA
Pop: 41,130
94010 standard
Burlingame, CA
Pop: 40,737
94025 standard
Menlo Park, CA
Pop: 40,526

Related Areas

San Mateo County South San Francisco, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94080 in? ▼
ZIP code 94080 (South San Francisco) 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 94080? ▼
ZIP code 94080 in South San Francisco, CA has a population of 63,975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94080? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94080 is $136,733, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94080? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94080 is $1,188,700, which is 327% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94080? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94080 is Asian at 42.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94080? ▼
ZIP code 94080 has 2,268 business establishments employing approximately 62,055 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94080? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94080 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (295), Accommodation and food services (246), Wholesale trade (231). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94080? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94080 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 94080? ▼
In ZIP code 94080, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.8% 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 94080? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94080 is 25.6 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 94080? ▼
In ZIP code 94080, approximately 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94080? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94080 is 6.7% 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.