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ZIP Code 94112
San Francisco County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 79,407
- 9,106/sq mi High-density area
- $135,119
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,174,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Francisco pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9,106
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94112 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 94112 (San Francisco, CA) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 300.9 in 2023 to 309.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94112 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, with 79,407 residents across 8.7 square miles, a density of 9,106 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94112 skews affluent, with a median household income of $135,119 (33% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,924. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,174,100 (52% above the average California ZIP), while 65.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,263.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Francisco County, so 94112 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 94112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Francisco, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94112.
- Construction
Construction
175 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
153 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
129 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
114 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 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 94112, 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
79,407
Population
8.7
Area (sq mi)
9,106
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94112?
42.8
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
44.7%
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?
$135,119
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$54,924
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94112 ranks nationally
San Francisco, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$135,119 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
24,559housing units
24,559
Total Housing Units
23,225
Occupied Units
1,334
Vacant Units
3.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,174,100
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$2,263
Median Rent
1941
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
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
309
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+209%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94112 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.2% | 283 |
| 2021 | +1.3% | 286 |
| 2022 | +7.9% | 309 |
| 2023 | -2.6% | 301 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 309 |
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 977 business establishments in ZIP 94112, employing approximately 6,382 people with a combined annual payroll of $391,367,000.
977
Businesses
6,382
Employees
$391.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 175 | 17.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 153 | 15.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 129 | 13.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 114 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 91 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 83 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 60 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 24 | 2.5% |
| Information | 13 | 1.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 0.9% |
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 94112 vs 94131 →
ZIP 94112 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94112
San Francisco (94112)
79,407 residents
- 94110
San Francisco (94110)
69,333 residents
- 94014
Daly City (94014)
47,014 residents
- 94116
San Francisco (94116)
43,698 residents
- 94134
San Francisco (94134)
40,798 residents
- 94117
San Francisco (94117)
39,169 residents
- 94114 31,124
San Francisco (94114)
31,124 residents
- 94132 28,129
San Francisco (94132)
28,129 residents
- 94131 26,881
San Francisco (94131)
26,881 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94112 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94112 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94127
San Francisco (94127)
$214,167 median income
- 94114
San Francisco (94114)
$204,134 median income
- 94131
San Francisco (94131)
$199,211 median income
- 94117
San Francisco (94117)
$167,066 median income
- 94116
San Francisco (94116)
$158,921 median income
- 94110
San Francisco (94110)
$158,351 median income
- 94005
Brisbane (94005)
$156,169 median income
- 94112
San Francisco (94112)
$135,119 median income
- 94014
Daly City (94014)
$122,966 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94112 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94131 | San Francisco, CA | 26,881 | 1.7 mi |
| 94127 | San Francisco, CA | 19,289 | 1.4 mi |
| 94134 | San Francisco, CA | 40,798 | 1.7 mi |
| 94014 | Daly City, CA | 47,014 | 2.0 mi |
| 94132 | San Francisco, CA | 28,129 | 2.3 mi |
| 94114 | San Francisco, CA | 31,124 | 2.6 mi |
| 94117 | San Francisco, CA | 39,169 | 3.4 mi |
| 94110 | San Francisco, CA | 69,333 | 2.5 mi |
| 94005 | Brisbane, CA | 4,282 | 2.9 mi |
| 94116 | San Francisco, CA | 43,698 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94112, 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 (79,407 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 94112 in?
ZIP code 94112 (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 94112?
ZIP code 94112 in San Francisco, CA has a population of 79,407 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94112?
The median household income in ZIP 94112 is $135,119, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94112?
The median home value in ZIP 94112 is $1,174,100, which is 322% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94112?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94112 is Asian at 51.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94112?
ZIP code 94112 has 977 business establishments employing approximately 6,382 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94112?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94112 are: Construction (175), Health care and social assistance (153), Accommodation and food services (129). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94112?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94112 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 94112?
In ZIP code 94112, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.6% 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 94112?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94112 is 31.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94112?
In ZIP code 94112, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94112?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94112 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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