City

Moss Beach, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Mateo County  ·  California

👥3,016Population
💰$128,333Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$1,112,900Median Home Value▲ 299% above avg
🎓64.3%College Grads▲ 66% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.8%Hispanic: 29.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 5.3%Other: 5.6%Race
White58.8%
Hispanic29.5%
Black0.5%
Asian5.3%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads64.3% ▲ 66% above avg
No HS Diploma38 (2.1%)
HS Graduate232 (12.6%)
Some College110 (6%)
Associates277 (15.1%)
Bachelors150 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,032 (56.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 12.6%Some College: 6%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 56.1%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad12.6%
Some College6.0%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate56.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.6%Renter: 3.4%Tenure
Owner96.6%
Renter3.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$100k–$150k
7%
$200k–$300k
6%
Over $500k
71%

Financials

Median HH Income$128,333 ▲ 68% above avg
Median Home Value$1,112,900 ▲ 299% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,007
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
52%
About Moss Beach, CA

Moss Beach is a city in California, located in San Mateo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,016 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Moss Beach is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $128,333 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Moss Beach is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,112,900, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moss Beach is highly educated. 64.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (58.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Moss Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94038 3,016 $128,333 $1,112,900 0.0% 64.3% 96.6%