City

Burlingame, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Mateo County  ·  California

👥42,794Population
💰$191,758Median HH Income▲ 151% above avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓74.1%College Grads▲ 91% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.9%Hispanic: 11.2%Black: 0.8%Asian: 29.5%Other: 5.2%Race
White51.9%
Hispanic11.2%
Black0.8%
Asian29.5%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads74.1% ▲ 91% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma532 (1.9%)
HS Graduate2,578 (9.1%)
Some College1,084 (3.8%)
Associates3,155 (11.1%)
Bachelors1,571 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree19,475 (68.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 9.1%Some College: 3.8%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 68.6%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad9.1%
Some College3.8%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate68.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.6%Renter: 39.4%Tenure
Owner60.6%
Renter39.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
85%

Financials

Median HH Income$191,758 ▲ 151% above avg
Median Home Value$2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,655/mo
Total Housing Units17,834
Vacant Units1,582

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
48%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
62%
About Burlingame, CA

Burlingame is a city in California, located in San Mateo County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 42,794 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Burlingame is a affluent community. The median household income of $191,758 is more than double the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Burlingame 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 $2,655 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burlingame is highly educated. 74.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (51.92%).

Burlingame, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Burlingame
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94010 42,794 $191,758 $2,000,000+ $2,655 4.9% 74.1% 60.6%

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