Sunnyvale, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94086
Santa Clara County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 45,697
- 3,931/sq mi High-density area
- $177,054
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,810,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sunnyvale 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
- 3,931
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94086 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94086 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, with 45,697 residents across 11.6 square miles, a density of 3,931 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94086 skews affluent, with a median household income of $177,054 (74% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $99,115. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,810,200 (134% above the average California ZIP), with only 30.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,902.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Clara County, so 94086 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 94086
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sunnyvale, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94086.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
160 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
131 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
102 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
82 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 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 94086, Sunnyvale, 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
45,697
Population
11.6
Area (sq mi)
3,931
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94086?
33.5
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
51.4%
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?
$177,054
Median Household Income
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$99,115
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94086 ranks nationally
Sunnyvale, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$177,054 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US 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
21,955housing units
21,955
Total Housing Units
20,832
Occupied Units
1,123
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,810,200
Median Home Value
+134% vs state ZIP avg
$2,902
Median Rent
1977
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
-0.2%
YoY Change (2022)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94086 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +15.5% | 271 |
| 2019 | -11.6% | 240 |
| 2020 | -18.6% | 195 |
| 2021 | +1.3% | 198 |
| 2022 | -0.2% | 197 |
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 864 business establishments in ZIP 94086, employing approximately 29,429 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,381,065,000.
864
Businesses
29,429
Employees
$6.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 160 | 18.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 131 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 102 | 11.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 82 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 59 | 6.8% |
| Information | 47 | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 20 | 2.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.6% |
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 94086 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95051
Santa Clara (95051)
54,327 residents
- 94087
Sunnyvale (94087)
54,293 residents
- 94086
Sunnyvale (94086)
45,697 residents
- 95129
San Jose (95129)
38,720 residents
- 94040
Mountain View (94040)
32,996 residents
- 95054
Santa Clara (95054)
23,364 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 94086 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94086 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
- 95054
Santa Clara (95054)
$207,895 median income
- 94087
Sunnyvale (94087)
$207,742 median income
- 95051
Santa Clara (95051)
$196,690 median income
- 95129
San Jose (95129)
$195,708 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94086 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94085 | Sunnyvale, CA | 21,247 | 1.2 mi |
| 94087 | Sunnyvale, CA | 54,293 | 1.6 mi |
| 94089 | Sunnyvale, CA | 19,245 | 2.8 mi |
| 95051 | Santa Clara, CA | 54,327 | 2.7 mi |
| 94041 | Mountain View, CA | 13,292 | 3.1 mi |
| 94040 | Mountain View, CA | 32,996 | 3.5 mi |
| 95054 | Santa Clara, CA | 23,364 | 3.5 mi |
| 95129 | San Jose, CA | 38,720 | 4.7 mi |
| 95002 | Alviso, CA | 2,077 | 5.0 mi |
| 94024 | Los Altos, CA | 22,385 | 4.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94086, 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 (45,697 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 94086 in?
ZIP code 94086 (Sunnyvale) 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 94086?
ZIP code 94086 in Sunnyvale, CA has a population of 45,697 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94086?
The median household income in ZIP 94086 is $177,054, which is 132% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94086?
The median home value in ZIP 94086 is $1,810,200, which is 551% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94086?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94086 is Asian at 48.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94086?
ZIP code 94086 has 864 business establishments employing approximately 29,429 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94086?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94086 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (160), Health care and social assistance (131), Accommodation and food services (102). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94086?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94086 decreased by 0.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 94086?
In ZIP code 94086, 80.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.2% 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 94086?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94086 is 24.0 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 94086?
In ZIP code 94086, approximately 30.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94086?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94086 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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