City

South San Francisco, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Mateo County  ·  California

👥65,036Population
💰$135,966Median HH Income▲ 78% above avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$1,159,500Median Home Value▲ 316% above avg
🎓52.5%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.5%Hispanic: 31.1%Black: 1.7%Asian: 42.1%Other: 3.2%Race
White20.5%
Hispanic31.1%
Black1.7%
Asian42.1%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads52.5% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma1,995 (4.5%)
HS Graduate9,321 (21.2%)
Some College3,823 (8.7%)
Associates5,796 (13.2%)
Bachelors4,701 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree18,425 (41.8%)

Education

No HS: 4.5%HS Grad: 21.2%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 41.8%Edu
No HS4.5%
HS Grad21.2%
Some College8.7%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate41.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.8%Renter: 39.2%Tenure
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
95%

Financials

Median HH Income$135,966 ▲ 78% above avg
Median Home Value$1,159,500 ▲ 316% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,840/mo
Total Housing Units23,364
Vacant Units1,331

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
52%
About South San Francisco, CA

South San Francisco is a city in California, located in San Mateo County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 65,036 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, South San Francisco is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $135,966 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in South San Francisco is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,159,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,840 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South San Francisco is well-educated. 52.5% 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 42.1%.

South San Francisco, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in South San Francisco
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94080 65,036 $135,966 $1,159,500 $2,840 2.5% 52.5% 60.8%

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