| ZIP Code | 94301 |
|---|---|
| City | Palo Alto |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Area Code | 650 |
| Elevation | 38 ft |
| Latitude | 37.444218 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.149855 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 85.9% ▲ 122% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 38 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 490 (4.6%) |
| Some College | 510 (4.8%) |
| Associates | 466 (4.4%) |
| Bachelors | 309 (2.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,848 (83%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $235,529 ▲ 209% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $3,290/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,220 |
| Vacant Units | 1,140 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,220 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,140 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
ZIP code 94301 is located in Palo Alto, California, within Santa Clara County. With a population of 17,126, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.4 years. Economically, 94301 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $235,529 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 94301 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 $3,290 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.6%) and renters (48.4%).
The population of 94301 is majority White (57.54%). Residents are highly educated — 85.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 48% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 94301 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 40% — 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 41%.
Overall, ZIP code 94301 in Palo Alto, CA is characterized as affluent, highly educated, and a mature community. With 17,126 residents, a median household income of $235,529, and a median home value of $2,000,000+, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.