City

San Bruno, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Mateo County  ·  California

👥42,875Population
💰$135,976Median HH Income▲ 78% above avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$1,199,400Median Home Value▲ 330% above avg
🎓53.4%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 28.4%Hispanic: 29.9%Black: 1.5%Asian: 31.5%Other: 5.1%Race
White28.4%
Hispanic29.9%
Black1.5%
Asian31.5%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
31%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads53.4% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma780 (2.6%)
HS Graduate6,529 (21.6%)
Some College2,934 (9.7%)
Associates3,824 (12.7%)
Bachelors2,630 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree13,467 (44.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 21.6%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 44.6%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad21.6%
Some College9.7%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate44.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.8%Renter: 38.2%Tenure
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
92%

Financials

Median HH Income$135,976 ▲ 78% above avg
Median Home Value$1,199,400 ▲ 330% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,696/mo
Total Housing Units16,736
Vacant Units1,273

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
30%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
31%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
53%
About San Bruno, CA

San Bruno is a city in California, located in San Mateo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 42,875 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, San Bruno is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $135,976 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in San Bruno is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,199,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,696 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of San Bruno is well-educated. 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 31.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in San Bruno
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94066 42,875 $135,976 $1,199,400 $2,696 4.9% 53.4% 61.8%