| ZIP Code | 94086 |
|---|---|
| City | Sunnyvale |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Area Code | 341/408/510/650/669 |
| Elevation | 102 ft |
| Latitude | 37.371634 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.023202 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 75.6% ▲ 95% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 516 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,646 (11.1%) |
| Some College | 1,265 (3.8%) |
| Associates | 2,580 (7.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,673 (5.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 23,189 (70.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $180,217 ▲ 136% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,784,200 ▲ 540% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,923/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,264 |
| Vacant Units | 1,098 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,264 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,098 |
| Owner Occupied | 30.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 69.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 94086 is located in Sunnyvale, California, within Santa Clara County. With a population of 48,956, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.5 years. Economically, 94086 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $180,217 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 94086 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,784,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,923 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 69.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 94086 is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 48.6%. Residents are highly educated — 75.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 94086 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 54%.
Overall, ZIP code 94086 in Sunnyvale, CA is characterized as affluent, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 48,956 residents, a median household income of $180,217, and a median home value of $1,784,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.