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ZIP Code 94108
San Francisco County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,768
- 19,721/sq mi High-density area
- $65,388
- Median income Near-median income area
- $1,134,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Francisco pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19,721
- people per sq mi
- 11%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94108 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94108 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, home to 13,768 residents across 0.7 square miles, a density of 19,721 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94108 reports a modest median household income of $65,388 (36% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,952. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,134,100 (47% above the average California ZIP), with only 10.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,637.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Francisco County, so 94108 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 94108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Francisco, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94108.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
311 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
228 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
205 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
189 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
142 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 94108, 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
13,768
Population
0.7
Area (sq mi)
19,721
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94108?
45.3
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
50.7%
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?
$65,388
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$66,952
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94108 ranks among California ZIPs
San Francisco, 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)
$65,388 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
7,950housing units
7,950
Total Housing Units
6,471
Occupied Units
1,479
Vacant Units
1.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,134,100
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,637
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,539 business establishments in ZIP 94108, employing approximately 27,567 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,427,254,000.
1,539
Businesses
27,567
Employees
$3.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 311 | 20.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 228 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 205 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 189 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 142 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 101 | 6.6% |
| Information | 87 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 78 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 1.7% |
| Construction | 24 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.3% |
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 94108 vs 94104 →
ZIP 94108 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94109
San Francisco (94109)
55,984 residents
- 94115
San Francisco (94115)
33,021 residents
- 94102
San Francisco (94102)
31,176 residents
- 94103
San Francisco (94103)
27,170 residents
- 94107
San Francisco (94107)
26,599 residents
- 94133
San Francisco (94133)
26,237 residents
- 94123
San Francisco (94123)
23,088 residents
- 94108 13,768
San Francisco (94108)
13,768 residents
- 94105 5,846
San Francisco (94105)
5,846 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94108 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94108 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94105
San Francisco (94105)
$225,000 median income
- 94123
San Francisco (94123)
$218,603 median income
- 94107
San Francisco (94107)
$182,897 median income
- 94111
San Francisco (94111)
$152,697 median income
- 94115
San Francisco (94115)
$151,524 median income
- 94103
San Francisco (94103)
$116,438 median income
- 94109
San Francisco (94109)
$106,018 median income
- 94133 $87,191
San Francisco (94133)
$87,191 median income
- 94108 $65,388
San Francisco (94108)
$65,388 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94108 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94104 | San Francisco, CA | 406 | 0.4 mi |
| 94133 | San Francisco, CA | 26,237 | 0.8 mi |
| 94109 | San Francisco, CA | 55,984 | 0.8 mi |
| 94105 | San Francisco, CA | 5,846 | 0.8 mi |
| 94111 | San Francisco, CA | 3,713 | 0.7 mi |
| 94103 | San Francisco, CA | 27,170 | 1.3 mi |
| 94102 | San Francisco, CA | 31,176 | 1.0 mi |
| 94115 | San Francisco, CA | 33,021 | 1.6 mi |
| 94123 | San Francisco, CA | 23,088 | 1.7 mi |
| 94107 | San Francisco, CA | 26,599 | 1.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94108, 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 (13,768 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 94108 in?
ZIP code 94108 (San Francisco) is located in San Francisco County, California. San Francisco County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-francisco-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94108?
ZIP code 94108 in San Francisco, CA has a population of 13,768 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94108?
The median household income in ZIP 94108 is $65,388, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94108?
The median home value in ZIP 94108 is $1,134,100, which is 308% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94108?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94108 is Asian at 53.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94108?
ZIP code 94108 has 1,539 business establishments employing approximately 27,567 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94108?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94108 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (311), Health care and social assistance (228), Retail trade (205). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94108?
In ZIP code 94108, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.4% 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 94108?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94108 is 25.9 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 94108?
In ZIP code 94108, approximately 10.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 89.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94108?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94108 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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