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94002

Zip code 94002: Belmont, California

Residential delivery areaSan Mateo CountyPacific Time
Population
27,534
Median household income
$204K
U.S. $81K
Median home value
$2M+
U.S. $333K
Median rent
$2,872/mo
U.S. $1,413
Median age
39.8
U.S. 38.9
Land area
5.6 sq mi
4,896 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 94002

94002 is an urban zip code in Belmont, California (San Mateo County), covering 5.6 sq mi of land. About 27,534 people live here, or 4,896 per square mile. The median resident is 39.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $203,965 a year, about 2.5× the national median of $80,734. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $2,000,000+. 55% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,872 a month.

69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.4 minutes each way, and 34% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; computer and math (tech); and engineering and science. 46% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.

How 94002 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Median age
39.8
Under 18
23.7%
65 and over
13.9%

Race and ethnicity

  • White46%
  • Black2%
  • Hispanic13%
  • Asian31%
  • Native American0.3%
  • Pacific Islander0.0%
  • Other1%
  • Multiracial7%
Diversity index
67.5
U.S. 61.4
Foreign-born
31%
U.S. 14.1%
Born in state
49.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only
54%
Spanish
10%
Other Indo-European
14%
Asian / Pacific
22%
Other
0.8%

Households

Households
10,567
Average household size
2.5
Family households
66.5%
Married couples
59.5%
Living alone
24.7%
Veterans (of adults)
3.5%
Male / female
50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k
9%
$25–50k
7%
$50–75k
6%
$75–100k
5%
$100–150k
12%
$150–200k
11%
$200k+
51%

Median household income

94002
$203,965
San Mateo Co.
$158,855
California
$99,122
United States
$80,734
Per capita income
$100,792
U.S. $44,673
Poverty rate
7%
U.S. 12.5%
Households earning $150K+
62.2%
U.S. 23%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

94002
$2,000,000+
San Mateo Co.
$1,559,600
California
$734,700
United States
$332,700

Median gross rent

94002
$2,872
San Mateo Co.
$2,922
California
$2,036
United States
$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family
58%
2–4 units
3%
5–19 units
18%
20+ units
20%
Mobile home
0.8%
Boat, RV, van
0%
Housing units
11,437
Owner-occupied
55%
Vacant
7.6%
Median year built
1966
Median rooms
4.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income
42.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income
20.7%
Home value to income
9.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone
52%
Carpooled
6%
Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Bicycle
0.5%
Worked from home
34%
Other
0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min
9%
10–19
26%
20–29
21%
30–44
25%
45–59
8%
60+
10%
Average commute
28.4 min
U.S. 26.4 min
Unemployment
7.2%
U.S. 5.2%
In labor force
68.1%
U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management
18%
Computer and math
14%
Engineering and science
11%
Business and finance
10%
Healthcare
8%
Sales
6%
Education
6%
Arts, media and sports
5%
Cleaning and personal care
4%
Office and admin
3%
Legal and social services
3%
Transportation and moving
3%
Construction and repair
3%
Food service
3%
Production
1%
Police and fire
1%
Farming, fishing and forestry
0.1%

Industries

Professional and technical services
27%
Manufacturing
11%
Health care and social assistance
10%
Education
9%
Information
8%
Finance, insurance and real estate
7%
Retail
6%
Restaurants and hotels
4%
Other services
4%
Construction
3%
Transportation, warehousing and utilities
3%
Public administration
3%
Arts and recreation
3%
Admin, support and management
2%
Wholesale
0.9%
Agriculture and mining
0.1%
Median earnings per worker
$132,797
U.S. $49,666
Self-employed
8%
U.S. 10%
Government workers
9.3%
U.S. 14.5%
Nonprofit workers
7.5%
U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work94002U.S.
Management, business, science and arts$152,379$74,888
Service$31,789$26,804
Sales and office$85,064$40,476
Construction and maintenance$65,380$49,199
Production and transportation$41,553$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma
5%
High school
8%
Some college
12%
Associate's
6%
Bachelor's
35%
Graduate
35%
High school graduate or higher
95.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.4%
Graduate or professional degree
34.7%
Households with broadband
96.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL
88%
No internet access
1.5%
Without health insurance
2.6%
Limited-English households
4.1%

Geography

City (USPS)
Belmont
Center point
37.5134° N, 122.2968° W
Land area
5.6 sq mi
Water area
under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone
Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type
Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

  • Belmont82% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 94002

ZipCityDistanceIncome
94070San Carlos1.8 mi$240,074
94403San Mateo1.8 mi$174,917
94497San Mateo · PO box2.2 mi—
94402San Mateo2.6 mi$172,522
94065Redwood City2.9 mi$215,955
94404San Mateo3.3 mi$192,332
94401San Mateo4.4 mi$122,227
94061Redwood City4.9 mi$146,265
94063Redwood City5.7 mi$116,760
94010Burlingame5.9 mi$196,882
94011Burlingame · PO box6.2 mi—
94062Redwood City6.3 mi$233,262

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Questions about 94002

What city is zip code 94002?

94002 is assigned to Belmont, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 94002 in?

94002 is in San Mateo County, California.

What is the population of 94002?

About 27,534 people live in 94002, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 94002 in?

94002 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 94002?

The median household income in 94002 is $203,965.

What zip codes are near 94002?

The closest zip codes to 94002 are 94070, 94403, 94497, 94402, 94065.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 94002, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.