City

Sunnyvale, CA

5 ZIP codes  ·  Santa Clara County  ·  California

👥153,455Population
💰$184,503Median HH Income▲ 142% above avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$1,617,652Median Home Value▲ 480% above avg
🎓75.2%College Grads▲ 94% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.5%Hispanic: 16.7%Black: 1.4%Asian: 49.2%Other: 4.5%Race
White27.5%
Hispanic16.7%
Black1.4%
Asian49.2%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
39%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads75.2% ▲ 94% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma1,581 (1.6%)
HS Graduate10,859 (10.7%)
Some College4,435 (4.4%)
Associates8,514 (8.4%)
Bachelors6,031 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree70,105 (69.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 10.7%Some College: 4.4%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 69.1%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad10.7%
Some College4.4%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate69.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.5%Renter: 55.5%Tenure
Owner44.5%
Renter55.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
75%

Financials

Median HH Income$184,503 ▲ 142% above avg
Median Home Value$1,617,651 ▲ 480% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,141/mo
Total Housing Units61,808
Vacant Units3,017

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
46%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About Sunnyvale, CA

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 Codes in Sunnyvale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner 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%