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ZIP Code 94127

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

19,289
4,206/sq mi
$214,167
Median income
$1,847,400
Median home value
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Francisco pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
4,206
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94127 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94127 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, home to 19,289 residents across 4.6 square miles, a density of 4,206 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94127 skews affluent, with a median household income of $214,167 (111% above the California average), while per-capita income is $113,454. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $1,847,400 (139% above the state average) with median rent at $3,399 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing San Francisco County, letting you compare 94127 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 94127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Francisco, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94127.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94127, 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

19,289

Population

4.6

Area (sq mi)

4,206

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94127?

46.7

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

25.3%

Foreign-Born

White 47.7%
African American 2.8%
Asian 29.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%

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?

$214,167

Median Household Income

+111% vs state

$113,454

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94127 ranks nationally

San Francisco, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$214,167 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 75.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.0%

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

What does housing look like?

7,673

Total Housing Units

7,390

Occupied Units

283

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$1,847,400

Median Home Value

+139% vs state

$3,399

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94127 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -18.0% 199
2021 -5.3% 189
2022 +5.6% 199
2023 +11.5% 222
2024 +6.3% 236

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 529 business establishments in ZIP 94127, employing approximately 2,758 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,206,000.

529

Businesses

2,758

Employees

$164.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 119 22.5%
Health care and social assistance 88 16.6%
Accommodation and food services 60 11.3%
Construction 51 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 42 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 7.8%
Retail trade 34 6.4%
Finance and insurance 24 4.5%
Educational services 15 2.8%
Information 14 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.1%
Wholesale trade 10 1.9%
Manufacturing 5 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.6%

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 94127 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 94127 ranks #0 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 94127 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 94127 ranks the highest 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 1.1 mi
94112 San Francisco, CA 79,407 1.4 mi
94116 San Francisco, CA 43,698 1.6 mi
94132 San Francisco, CA 28,129 1.7 mi
94117 San Francisco, CA 39,169 2.4 mi
94114 San Francisco, CA 31,124 2.0 mi
94118 San Francisco, CA 38,319 3.1 mi
94122 San Francisco, CA 56,023 2.1 mi
94014 Daly City, CA 47,014 3.2 mi
94110 San Francisco, CA 69,333 2.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Francisco County

94112 standard
San Francisco, CA
Pop: 79,407
94110 standard
San Francisco, CA
Pop: 69,333
94122 standard
San Francisco, CA
Pop: 56,023
94109 standard
San Francisco, CA
Pop: 55,984
94116 standard
San Francisco, CA
Pop: 43,698
94121 standard
San Francisco, CA
Pop: 41,203

Related Areas

San Francisco County San Francisco, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94127 in? ▼
ZIP code 94127 (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 94127? ▼
ZIP code 94127 in San Francisco, CA has a population of 19,289 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94127? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94127 is $214,167, which is 181% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94127? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94127 is $1,847,400, which is 564% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94127? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94127 is White at 47.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94127? ▼
ZIP code 94127 has 529 business establishments employing approximately 2,758 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94127? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94127 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (119), Health care and social assistance (88), Accommodation and food services (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94127? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94127 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 94127? ▼
In ZIP code 94127, 75.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.0% 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 94127? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94127 is 30.5 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 94127? ▼
In ZIP code 94127, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94127? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94127 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.