City

Pacifica, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Mateo County  ·  California

👥37,540Population
💰$156,658Median HH Income▲ 105% above avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$1,211,700Median Home Value▲ 335% above avg
🎓58.7%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.5%Hispanic: 19.3%Black: 1.8%Asian: 20.6%Other: 7.5%Race
White48.5%
Hispanic19.3%
Black1.8%
Asian20.6%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads58.7% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma341 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,425 (16.3%)
Some College2,205 (8.1%)
Associates4,221 (15.6%)
Bachelors2,898 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree12,977 (47.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 16.3%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 47.9%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad16.3%
Some College8.1%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate47.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.6%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
96%

Financials

Median HH Income$156,658 ▲ 105% above avg
Median Home Value$1,211,700 ▲ 335% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,075/mo
Total Housing Units14,609
Vacant Units627

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
37%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
33%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
51%
About Pacifica, CA

Pacifica is a city in California, located in San Mateo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 37,540 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Pacifica is a affluent community. The median household income of $156,658 is more than double the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pacifica is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,211,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,075 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pacifica is well-educated. 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Pacifica
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94044 37,540 $156,658 $1,211,700 $3,075 3.3% 58.7% 68.5%

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