| ZIP Code | 94040 |
|---|---|
| City | Mountain View |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Area Code | 650 |
| Elevation | 111 ft |
| Latitude | 37.380272 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.085221 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 81.6% ▲ 111% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 273 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,788 (8%) |
| Some College | 729 (3.3%) |
| Associates | 1,289 (5.8%) |
| Bachelors | 886 (4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 17,247 (77.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $184,494 ▲ 142% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $3,017/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,963 |
| Vacant Units | 1,616 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,963 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,616 |
| Owner Occupied | 36.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 63.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 94040 is located in Mountain View, California, within Santa Clara County. With a population of 35,581, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.9 years. Economically, 94040 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $184,494 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 94040 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $2,000,000+ is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $3,017 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 63.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 94040 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 40.9%. Residents are highly educated — 81.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 94040 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 29% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 52%.
Overall, ZIP code 94040 in Mountain View, CA is characterized as affluent, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 35,581 residents, a median household income of $184,494, and a median home value of $2,000,000+, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.