City

Stanford, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Santa Clara County  ·  California

👥17,912Population
💰$72,470Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂22.6Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓92.2%College Grads▲ 138% above avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.9%Hispanic: 16%Black: 4.6%Asian: 25.4%Other: 7.2%Race
White45.9%
Hispanic16.0%
Black4.6%
Asian25.4%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
4%
18–24
56%
25–44
27%
45–64
7%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads92.2% ▲ 138% above avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma48 (0.9%)
HS Graduate74 (1.4%)
Some College88 (1.7%)
Associates208 (3.9%)
Bachelors138 (2.6%)
Graduate Degree4,772 (89.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 1.4%Some College: 1.7%Associates: 3.9%Bachelors: 2.6%Graduate: 89.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad1.4%
Some College1.7%
Associates3.9%
Bachelors2.6%
Graduate89.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 26.6%Renter: 73.4%Tenure
Owner26.6%
Renter73.4%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
96%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,470 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg
Home/Income Ratio27.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,937/mo
Total Housing Units4,223
Vacant Units534

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
29%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
32%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
55%
About Stanford, CA

Stanford is a city in California, located in Santa Clara County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,912 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.6 years.

Economically, Stanford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,470 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Stanford 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 $1,937 per month. At 26.6% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Stanford is highly educated. 92.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.9%.

Stanford, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Stanford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94305 17,912 $72,470 $2,000,000+ $1,937 7.5% 92.2% 26.6%