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ZIP Code 94114

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

31,124
8,429/sq mi
$204,134
Median income
$1,737,300
Median home value
81.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Francisco pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, mixed-tenure area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
8,429
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94114 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94114 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.7 square miles in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. The area is home to 31,124 residents, producing a population density of 8,429 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 94114 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 94114 sits at $204,134 (101% above the California average), while per-capita income is $146,284. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $1,737,300 (125% above the state average) with median rent at $3,071 per month, and 45.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 94114 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 81.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Francisco County, so you can benchmark 94114 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 94114

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94114.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94114, San Francisco, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

31,124

Population

3.7

Area (sq mi)

8,429

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94114?

41.9

Median Age

57.7%

Male

42.3%

Female

21.3%

Foreign-Born

White 66.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 15.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$204,134

Median Household Income

+101% vs state

$146,284

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94114 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$204,134 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 86.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.5%

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

What does housing look like?

18,771

Total Housing Units

16,856

Occupied Units

1,915

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.2%
Renter 54.8%

$1,737,300

Median Home Value

+125% vs state

$3,071

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-5.3%

YoY Change (2023)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94114 have decreased 5.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 -1.9% 226
2018 -1.4% 223
2020 161
2021 -5.3% 152
2023 256

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,453 business establishments in ZIP 94114, employing approximately 10,046 people with a combined annual payroll of $828,901,000.

1,453

Businesses

10,046

Employees

$828.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 385 26.5%
Health care and social assistance 176 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 171 11.8%
Information 145 10.0%
Retail trade 129 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 116 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 83 5.7%
Finance and insurance 75 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 2.8%
Construction 35 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 33 2.3%
Educational services 30 2.1%
Wholesale trade 16 1.1%
Manufacturing 14 1.0%

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 94114 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 94114 ranks #7 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 94114 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 94114 ranks #3 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
94131 San Francisco, CA 26,881 1.0 mi
94117 San Francisco, CA 39,169 1.1 mi
94110 San Francisco, CA 69,333 1.2 mi
94115 San Francisco, CA 33,021 1.9 mi
94102 San Francisco, CA 31,176 1.7 mi
94103 San Francisco, CA 27,170 1.7 mi
94123 San Francisco, CA 23,088 2.9 mi
94112 San Francisco, CA 79,407 2.6 mi
94127 San Francisco, CA 19,289 2.0 mi
94118 San Francisco, CA 38,319 2.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94114 in?
ZIP code 94114 (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 94114?
ZIP code 94114 in San Francisco, CA has a population of 31,124 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94114?
The median household income in ZIP 94114 is $204,134, which is 168% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94114?
The median home value in ZIP 94114 is $1,737,300, which is 525% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94114?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94114 is White at 66.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94114?
ZIP code 94114 has 1,453 business establishments employing approximately 10,046 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94114?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94114 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (385), Health care and social assistance (176), Accommodation and food services (171). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94114?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94114 decreased by 5.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 94114?
In ZIP code 94114, 86.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.5% 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 94114?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94114 is 32.8 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 94114?
In ZIP code 94114, approximately 45.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94114?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94114 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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