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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 High-density area
- $167,066
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,601,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 79.0%
- 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, 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 a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, with 39,169 residents across 4.4 square miles, a density of 8,957 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94117 skews affluent, with a median household income of $167,066 (64% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $122,043. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,601,100 (107% above the average California ZIP), with only 28.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,881.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, 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 94117 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 94117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Francisco, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94117.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
218 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
165 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
132 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
129 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
88 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 94117, 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
39,169
Population
4.4
Area (sq mi)
8,957
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94117?
35.2
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
15.8%
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?
$167,066
Median Household Income
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$122,043
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94117 ranks nationally
San Francisco, CA 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
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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
19,801housing units
19,801
Total Housing Units
17,567
Occupied Units
2,234
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,601,100
Median Home Value
+107% vs state ZIP avg
$2,881
Median Rent
1938
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 94117 vs 94114 →
ZIP 94117 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94122
San Francisco (94122)
56,023 residents
- 94117
San Francisco (94117)
39,169 residents
- 94118
San Francisco (94118)
38,319 residents
- 94115
San Francisco (94115)
33,021 residents
- 94102
San Francisco (94102)
31,176 residents
- 94114
San Francisco (94114)
31,124 residents
- 94103
San Francisco (94103)
27,170 residents
- 94131
San Francisco (94131)
26,881 residents
- 94123
San Francisco (94123)
23,088 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94117 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94117 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94129
San Francisco (94129)
$220,972 median income
- 94123
San Francisco (94123)
$218,603 median income
- 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
- 94118
San Francisco (94118)
$163,995 median income
- 94115
San Francisco (94115)
$151,524 median income
- 94122
San Francisco (94122)
$146,250 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94117, 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 (39,169 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 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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