City

La Honda, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Mateo County  ·  California

👥1,745Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂52.4Median Age
🏠$1,158,100Median Home Value▲ 315% above avg
🎓80.2%College Grads▲ 107% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.3%Hispanic: 5.4%Asian: 8.1%Other: 7.5%Race
White74.3%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian8.1%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
2%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads80.2% ▲ 107% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.1%)
HS Graduate63 (5.2%)
Some College10 (0.8%)
Associates155 (12.7%)
Bachelors78 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree900 (73.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 5.2%Some College: 0.8%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 73.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad5.2%
Some College0.8%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate73.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
2%
Over $500k
98%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$1,158,100 ▲ 315% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units978
Vacant Units216

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$50k–$75k
2%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
73%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
49%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About La Honda, CA

La Honda is a city in California, located in San Mateo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,745 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.4 years.

Economically, La Honda is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in La Honda is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,158,100, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Honda is highly educated. 80.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (74.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Honda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94020 1,745 $250,001 $1,158,100 2.4% 80.2% 79.4%