Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 75.2% ▲ 94% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,581 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,859 (10.7%) |
| Some College | 4,435 (4.4%) |
| Associates | 8,514 (8.4%) |
| Bachelors | 6,031 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 70,105 (69.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $184,503 ▲ 142% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,617,651 ▲ 480% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $3,141/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 61,808 |
| Vacant Units | 3,017 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Sunnyvale is a city in California, located in Santa Clara County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 153,455 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.42 years.
Economically, Sunnyvale is a affluent community. The median household income of $184,502 is more than double the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.
The real estate market in Sunnyvale is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,617,651, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,140 per month.
The population of Sunnyvale is highly educated. 75.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 49.2%.
Sunnyvale, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94085 | 23,159 | $183,563 | $1,534,500 | $3,187 | 3.7% | 69.9% | 39.5% |
| 94086 | 48,956 | $180,217 | $1,784,200 | $2,923 | 3.1% | 75.6% | 30.8% |
| 94087 | 58,126 | $200,778 | $2,000,000+ | $3,222 | 5.2% | 81.4% | 55.4% |
| 94089 | 23,214 | $153,725 | $392,000 | $3,351 | 4.2% | 63.9% | 51.0% |