City

Atherton, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Mateo County  ·  California

👥7,030Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂49.1Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓88.6%College Grads▲ 129% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.7%Hispanic: 11.7%Black: 0.8%Asian: 18.6%Other: 5%Race
White63.7%
Hispanic11.7%
Black0.8%
Asian18.6%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
15%
25–44
13%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads88.6% ▲ 129% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.3%)
HS Graduate229 (5.3%)
Some College58 (1.3%)
Associates192 (4.5%)
Bachelors149 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree3,658 (85.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 5.3%Some College: 1.3%Associates: 4.5%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 85.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad5.3%
Some College1.3%
Associates4.5%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate85.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
76%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,501/mo
Total Housing Units2,682
Vacant Units407

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
69%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
52%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
43%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
62%
About Atherton, CA

Atherton is a city in California, located in San Mateo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,030 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.1 years.

Economically, Atherton is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Atherton is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $2,000,000+, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,501 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Atherton is highly educated. 88.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (63.71%).

Atherton, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Atherton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94027 7,030 $250,001 $2,000,000+ $3,501 3.0% 88.6% 87.4%