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ZIP Code 94121

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Population: 42,987

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 94121

What is the median household income in 94121?
The median household income in 94121 is $138,353 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 94121?
The poverty rate in 94121 is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 94121?
$1,634,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 94121?
The median gross rent in 94121 is $2,327 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 94121 residents have a college degree?
63.9% of adults in 94121 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
42,987
Median Income
$138,353
Median Home Value
$1,634,600
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.8%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$35,202 (+34.1%) Home Value: +$393,000 (+31.7%) Poverty Rate: -0.1 pp (-2.3%) Bachelor's+: +5.0 pp (+8.5%) Unemployment: +1.2 pp (+33.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 42,987
Median Age 43.0
Female 52.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.4% White (non-Hisp.) 40.6% Black 2.1% Asian 41.9% Two or More 9.7% Other 2.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
30.2%
Filipino
2.1%
Korean
1.6%
Japanese
1.6%
Indian
1.4%
Vietnamese
1.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.2%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $138,353 ±$9,255
Per Capita Income $201,107
Median Family Income $168,533
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Child Poverty Rate 5.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 6.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.6%
$10–15k
3.2%
$15–25k
3.1%
$25–35k
3.7%
$35–50k
5.6%
$50–75k
8.3%
$75–100k
10.9%
$100–150k
14.9%
$150–200k
12.7%
$200k+
34.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 19,742
Owner-Occupied 43.0%
Renter-Occupied 57.0%
Vacancy Rate 7.9%
Median Home Value $1,634,600
Median Gross Rent $2,327
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 33.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 31.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.0%
$100–200k
0.8%
$200–300k
0.5%
$300–500k
2.0%
$500k–$1M
13.4%
$1M+
82.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.9%
$500–1k
4.7%
$1–1.5k
11.4%
$1.5–2k
18.3%
$2–2.5k
17.7%
$2.5–3.5k
13.0%
$3.5k+
30.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
19.5%
1 vehicle
47.9%
2 vehicles
25.5%
3+
7.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
19.9%
Single-fam. att.
16.2%
2–4 units
18.3%
5–19 units
12.8%
20+ units
5.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
52.5%
1940–1969
9.2%
1970–1999
7.3%
2000–2009
2.4%
2010+
1.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 63.9%
Graduate Degree 25.4%
Some College / Associate 12.6%
Less Than High School 5.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 66.4%
Unemployment Rate 4.8%
Work from Home 29.5%
Self-Employed 8.0%
Government Workers 15.1%
Private For-Profit 76.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.7%
Prof. Services
21.0%
Arts/Entmt.
10.7%
Finance
9.9%
Retail
8.5%
Information
4.4%
Public Admin
4.3%
Construction
4.1%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Transportation
3.8%
Wholesale
0.9%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
62.6%
Sales
17.5%
Food Prep
11.9%
Production
5.3%
Construction
2.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 33.0 min
Drove Alone 35.1%
Carpool 8.4%
Public Transit 18.0%
Work from Home 29.5%
Walked 4.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 18,175
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.0%
5–9
4.2%
10–14
4.2%
15–19
3.9%
20–24
3.5%
25–34
15.7%
35–44
14.9%
45–54
13.8%
55–64
7.1%
65–74
6.6%
75–84
11.8%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 16.1% Working age (18–64): 83.9% 65 and over: 21.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 35.0%
Naturalized Citizen 72.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 18.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
67.3%
Europe
23.7%
Latin America
6.1%
Africa
1.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.0%
With a Disability 9.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.7%
Uninsured 3.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.7%
Has a Computer 95.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

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