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ZIP Code 94117

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

39,169
8,957/sq mi
$167,066
Median income
$1,601,100
Median home value
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
8,957
people per sq mi
29%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94117 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94117 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.4 square miles in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. The area is home to 39,169 residents, producing a population density of 8,957 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 94117 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 94117 sits at $167,066 (64% above the California average), while per-capita income is $122,043. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $1,601,100 (107% above the state average) with median rent at $2,881 per month, and 28.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 94117 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 79.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Francisco County, so you can benchmark 94117 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 94117

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94117.

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 94117, 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

39,169

Population

4.4

Area (sq mi)

8,957

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94117?

35.2

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

15.8%

Foreign-Born

White 65.5%
African American 3.7%
Asian 13.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

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?

$167,066

Median Household Income

+64% vs state

$122,043

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94117 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$167,066 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 85.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.0%

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

What does housing look like?

19,801

Total Housing Units

17,567

Occupied Units

2,234

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 28.8%
Renter 71.2%

$1,601,100

Median Home Value

+107% vs state

$2,881

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2021)

111

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+11%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94117 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +11% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 103
2021 +7.3% 111

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,033 business establishments in ZIP 94117, employing approximately 12,122 people with a combined annual payroll of $737,675,000.

1,033

Businesses

12,122

Employees

$737.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 218 21.1%
Accommodation and food services 165 16.0%
Retail trade 132 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 129 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 88 8.5%
Information 66 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 60 5.8%
Construction 55 5.3%
Educational services 31 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.9%
Finance and insurance 18 1.7%
Manufacturing 10 1.0%
Wholesale trade 10 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.3%

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 94117 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 94117 ranks #2 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 94117 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 94117 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
94114 San Francisco, CA 31,124 1.1 mi
94118 San Francisco, CA 38,319 1.1 mi
94115 San Francisco, CA 33,021 1.3 mi
94131 San Francisco, CA 26,881 1.7 mi
94102 San Francisco, CA 31,176 1.7 mi
94103 San Francisco, CA 27,170 2.0 mi
94123 San Francisco, CA 23,088 2.2 mi
94127 San Francisco, CA 19,289 2.4 mi
94129 San Francisco, CA 3,183 2.2 mi
94122 San Francisco, CA 56,023 2.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94117 in?
ZIP code 94117 (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 94117?
ZIP code 94117 in San Francisco, CA has a population of 39,169 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94117?
The median household income in ZIP 94117 is $167,066, which is 119% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94117?
The median home value in ZIP 94117 is $1,601,100, which is 476% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94117?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94117 is White at 65.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94117?
ZIP code 94117 has 1,033 business establishments employing approximately 12,122 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94117?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94117 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (218), Accommodation and food services (165), Retail trade (132). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94117?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94117 increased by 7.3% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 11%. 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 94117?
In ZIP code 94117, 85.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.0% 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 94117?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94117 is 30.8 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 94117?
In ZIP code 94117, approximately 28.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94117?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94117 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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