Stanford, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94305
Santa Clara County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,862
- 1,044/sq mi High-density area
- $83,088
- Median income Near-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 92.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stanford pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,044
- people per sq mi
- 28%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94305 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94305 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stanford, Santa Clara County, California, home to 13,862 residents across 13.3 square miles, a density of 1,044 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94305 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,088 (18% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,424. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $2,000,000+ (159% above the average California ZIP), with only 28.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,014.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 92.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.9, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Clara County, so 94305 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 94305
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stanford, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94305.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Information 8
Information
8 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 94305, Stanford, 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
13,862
Population
13.3
Area (sq mi)
1,044
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94305?
21.9
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
25.9%
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?
$83,088
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$42,424
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
14.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94305 ranks among California ZIPs
Stanford, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,088 40th percentile higher than 40% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,002housing units
4,002
Total Housing Units
3,264
Occupied Units
738
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$2,014
Median Rent
1981
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
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
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 2013. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 115 business establishments in ZIP 94305, employing approximately 54,779 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,558,292,000.
115
Businesses
54,779
Employees
$6.6B
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 26.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 18.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 8.7% |
| Information | 8 | 7.0% |
| Educational services | 8 | 7.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.6% |
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 94305 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94303
Palo Alto (94303)
45,467 residents
- 94025
Menlo Park (94025)
40,526 residents
- 94061
Redwood City (94061)
36,245 residents
- 94043
Mountain View (94043)
28,358 residents
- 94306
Palo Alto (94306)
26,469 residents
- 94022
Los Altos (94022)
18,500 residents
- 94301 16,995
Palo Alto (94301)
16,995 residents
- 94305 13,862
Stanford (94305)
13,862 residents
- 94027 7,089
Atherton (94027)
7,089 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94305 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94305 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94022
Los Altos (94022)
$250,000 median income
- 94027
Atherton (94027)
$250,000 median income
- 94028
Portola Valley (94028)
$250,000 median income
- 94301
Palo Alto (94301)
$242,006 median income
- 94025
Menlo Park (94025)
$216,601 median income
- 94306
Palo Alto (94306)
$210,000 median income
- 94043
Mountain View (94043)
$203,298 median income
- 94304
Palo Alto (94304)
$154,141 median income
- 94303
Palo Alto (94303)
$151,609 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94305 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94304 | Palo Alto, CA | 3,627 | 2.4 mi |
| 94306 | Palo Alto, CA | 26,469 | 2.2 mi |
| 94025 | Menlo Park, CA | 40,526 | 3.2 mi |
| 94301 | Palo Alto, CA | 16,995 | 2.2 mi |
| 94027 | Atherton, CA | 7,089 | 3.1 mi |
| 94028 | Portola Valley, CA | 6,534 | 3.6 mi |
| 94303 | Palo Alto, CA | 45,467 | 3.7 mi |
| 94022 | Los Altos, CA | 18,500 | 4.4 mi |
| 94043 | Mountain View, CA | 28,358 | 5.5 mi |
| 94061 | Redwood City, CA | 36,245 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94305, 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 (13,862 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 94305 in?
ZIP code 94305 (Stanford) is located in Santa Clara County, California. Santa Clara County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/santa-clara-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94305?
ZIP code 94305 in Stanford, CA has a population of 13,862 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94305?
The median household income in ZIP 94305 is $83,088, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94305?
The median home value in ZIP 94305 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94305?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94305 is White at 48.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94305?
ZIP code 94305 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 54,779 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94305?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94305 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (30), Accommodation and food services (21), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94305?
In ZIP code 94305, 93.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 92.2% 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 94305?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94305 is 14.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94305?
In ZIP code 94305, approximately 28.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94305?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94305 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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