City

Portola Valley, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Mateo County  ·  California

👥6,645Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂56.4Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓86.1%College Grads▲ 122% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.8%Hispanic: 12.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 7.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White75.8%
Hispanic12.5%
Black0.2%
Asian7.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
25%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads86.1% ▲ 122% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
HS Graduate268 (6%)
Some College85 (1.9%)
Associates274 (6.1%)
Bachelors218 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree3,654 (81.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 6%Some College: 1.9%Associates: 6.1%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 81.2%Edu
HS Grad6.0%
Some College1.9%
Associates6.1%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate81.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.4%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
85%

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 Units2,783
Vacant Units158

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
2%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
63%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
53%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
44%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
53%
About Portola Valley, CA

Portola Valley is a city in California, located in San Mateo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,645 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.4 years.

Economically, Portola Valley is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Portola Valley 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 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Portola Valley is highly educated. 86.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (75.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Portola Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94028 6,645 $250,001 $2,000,000+ $3,501 3.1% 86.1% 84.6%