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ZIP Code 94134
San Francisco County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,798
- 6,569/sq mi High-density area
- $119,567
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,068,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.2%
- 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 suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,569
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94134 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 94134 (San Francisco, CA) fell -4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.5 in 2023 to 290.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94134 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, with 40,798 residents across 6.2 square miles, a density of 6,569 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94134 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,567 (18% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,891. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,068,400 (38% above the average California ZIP), while 63.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,874.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% 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 94134 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 94134
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Francisco, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94134.
- Construction
Construction
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
44 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 94134, 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
40,798
Population
6.2
Area (sq mi)
6,569
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94134?
42.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
50.4%
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?
$119,567
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$49,891
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94134 ranks nationally
San Francisco, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$119,567 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
12,850housing units
12,850
Total Housing Units
12,262
Occupied Units
588
Vacant Units
3.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,068,400
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,874
Median Rent
1954
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
-4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94134 have decreased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.6% | 280 |
| 2021 | +1.9% | 285 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 316 |
| 2023 | -3.7% | 305 |
| 2024 | -4.8% | 290 |
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 452 business establishments in ZIP 94134, employing approximately 3,956 people with a combined annual payroll of $306,024,000.
452
Businesses
3,956
Employees
$306.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 83 | 18.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 70 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.3% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
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 94134 vs 94112 →
ZIP 94134 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
- 94134
San Francisco (94134)
40,798 residents
- 94124
San Francisco (94124)
33,996 residents
- 94114 31,124
San Francisco (94114)
31,124 residents
- 94103 27,170
San Francisco (94103)
27,170 residents
- 94131 26,881
San Francisco (94131)
26,881 residents
- 94107 26,599
San Francisco (94107)
26,599 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94134 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94134 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
- 94107
San Francisco (94107)
$182,897 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
- 94134
San Francisco (94134)
$119,567 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94134 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94112 | San Francisco, CA | 79,407 | 1.7 mi |
| 94110 | San Francisco, CA | 69,333 | 2.1 mi |
| 94005 | Brisbane, CA | 4,282 | 2.1 mi |
| 94124 | San Francisco, CA | 33,996 | 1.7 mi |
| 94103 | San Francisco, CA | 27,170 | 3.7 mi |
| 94131 | San Francisco, CA | 26,881 | 2.5 mi |
| 94114 | San Francisco, CA | 31,124 | 3.0 mi |
| 94127 | San Francisco, CA | 19,289 | 2.8 mi |
| 94014 | Daly City, CA | 47,014 | 2.8 mi |
| 94107 | San Francisco, CA | 26,599 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94134, 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 (40,798 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 94134 in?
ZIP code 94134 (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 94134?
ZIP code 94134 in San Francisco, CA has a population of 40,798 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94134?
The median household income in ZIP 94134 is $119,567, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94134?
The median home value in ZIP 94134 is $1,068,400, which is 284% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94134?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94134 is Asian at 61.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94134?
ZIP code 94134 has 452 business establishments employing approximately 3,956 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94134?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94134 are: Construction (83), Health care and social assistance (70), Retail trade (49). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94134?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94134 decreased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 94134?
In ZIP code 94134, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 94134?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94134 is 30.9 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 94134?
In ZIP code 94134, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94134?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94134 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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