ZIP Code 94044 -- Pacifica, CA
San Mateo | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Households here earn 2.1x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
- Home prices are 7.8x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
- 23.57% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
- Homes here cost 4.5x the national median — if the national median home were a Toyota Camry, homes here would be a luxury SUV.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 94044
ZIP code 94044 in Pacifica, California is a unknown area with a population of 37,274. The median household income is $160,408, which is This is 114% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $1,249,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 7.8x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 370.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 44.60 years. Approximately 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in San Mateo, CA.
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This is 114% above the national median of $75,000.
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Housing is expensive relative to income
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 94044 is 270.9% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 94044
ZIP code 94044 (Pacifica, CA) has a total population of 37,274 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 44.60 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 94044 is $160,408 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 114% above the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 94044 is primarily located in Pacifica, California (CA). It falls within San Mateo County.
The median home value in ZIP code 94044 is $1,249,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $3,093.
The median age in ZIP code 94044 is 44.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 94044 has a cost of living index of 370.91 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 94044, 48.85% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 18.81% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 94044 is 3.93%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 23.57% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.