Los Altos, CA ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
94022	Standard	20,842	47.26%	Los Altos Hills,Los Altos Hls
94023	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
94024	Standard	23,263	52.74%	Los Altos Hills,Los Altos Hls

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Population & Demographics

Los Altos, CA has 43,666 residents, with an average household size of 2.8. The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.8%) and 35-39 (7.2%). By race, White and Asian are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 5.5%. Those born outside the United States make up 34.6% (higher than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	44,105
Total Households:	15,343
Total Housing Units:	16,240
Average Household Size:	2.85
Average Family Size:	2.52

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	31,625
Total Households:	11,162
Total Housing Units:	11,783
Average Household Size:	2.81
Average Family Size:	2.52

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	41,298	41,846	41,707	42,310	42,628	42,762	43,258	43,339	43,081	43,405	44,272	44,093	43,666
Decennial Census	40,885	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	44,105	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 47.7

Male Median Age: 47.1

Female Median Age: 48.2

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	767	1,328	1,851	1,781	1,014	695	633	849	1,216	1,664	1,787	1,722	1,567	1,254	1,087	980	684	665
Female	701	1,302	1,789	1,671	929	637	682	967	1,440	1,887	1,824	1,740	1,594	1,358	1,241	1,113	755	931
Total	1,468	2,630	3,640	3,452	1,943	1,332	1,315	1,816	2,656	3,551	3,611	3,462	3,161	2,612	2,328	2,093	1,439	1,596

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	24,050	56.74%
Black:	228	0.54%
Hispanic:*	2,021	4.77%
Asian:	15,329	36.17%
American Indian:	62	0.15%
Hawaiian:	73	0.17%
Other:	622	1.47%
Total:	42,385	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	21,544	48.85%	47.1 years
Females:	22,561	51.15%	48.2 years
Total:	44,105	100%	47.7 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	15,409	48.72%	45.6 years
Females:	16,216	51.28%	47.3 years
Total:	31,625	100%	46.5 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	27,993	64.11%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	456	1.04%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	10,919	25.01%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	4,298	34.85%
Total Population:	43,666	100%
Total Native Population:	28,449	65.15%
Total Foreign-born Population:	15,217	34.85%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Los Altos, CA have an average household income of $250,001 (much higher than the State by 159.5%, and much higher than the Nation by 218.3%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($250,001 vs $104,199). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is lower than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$161,325	$160,492	$166,459	$175,148	$185,928	$199,274	$214,977	$226,748	$236,930	$248,802	$250,001	$250,001	$250,001
Median Family Income	$187,592	$194,980	$199,067	$207,464	$219,927	$234,771	$243,943	$250,001	$250,001	$250,001	$250,001	$250,001	$250,001
Median NonFamily Income	$72,601	$57,187	$62,375	$58,751	$67,668	$72,458	$94,052	$95,119	$102,433	$98,416	$105,504	$108,472	$104,199
Median Male Income	$156,862	$157,546	$162,054	$172,494	$189,519	$198,212	$197,512	$205,119	$209,095	$211,738	$219,391	$250,001	$250,001
Median Female Income	$101,669	$109,124	$112,257	$116,712	$122,333	$124,658	$127,109	$130,705	$135,264	$131,219	$145,158	$154,186	$163,984

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	19,080	54.57%
Unemployed:	814	2.33%
Not In Labor Force:	15,071	43.10%
Total:	34,965	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	16,110	84.43%
Service:	706	3.70%
Sales and Office:	1,661	8.71%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	205	1.07%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	398	2.09%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	19,080	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Los Altos, CA, the median home value is $2,000,001 - much higher than the State by 187.6%, and up $0 (0.0%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $3,501 per month - much higher than the State by 79.0%, and up $97 (2.8%) since 2020. Most renters in Los Altos pay $2,000+ (92.7%). About 1.9% pay under $1,000 and 92.7% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.8% (63.3% have a mortgage) and renters make up 19.2% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$1,000,001	$1,000,001	$1,000,001	$1,000,001	$1,929,000	$2,000,001	$2,000,001	$2,000,001	$2,000,001	$2,000,001	$2,000,001	$2,000,001	$2,000,001

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	28	1.19%
$500 to $999:	10	0.42%
$1,000 to $1,499:	74	3.14%
$1,500 to $1,999:	55	2.33%
$2,000 to $2,499:	86	3.65%
$2,500 to $2,999:	190	8.05%
$3,000 or more:	1,763	74.74%
No Rent:	153	6.49%
Total:	2,359	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$2,001	$1,994	$2,001	$2,001	$2,406	$2,505	$2,822	$3,143	$3,135	$3,404	$3,501	$3,501	$3,501

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	8,014	52.43%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,911	32.13%
Renter Occupied:	2,359	15.43%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	15,284	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	15,284	91.87%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,353	8.13%
Total Housing Units:	16,637	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

87.2% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (36.5%) and well above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 99.0%, which is well above the state rate (84.6%). The share of people in poverty is 2.2%, which is below the state rate (8.4%) and below the national rate (8.7%), up 0.6 percentage points since 2011 and up 0.5 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	129	0.42%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	150	0.49%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	959	3.11%
Some college, no degree:	1,968	6.38%
Associate's degree:	874	2.83%
Bachelor's degree:	9,820	31.84%
Graduate or professional degree:	16,940	54.93%
Total:	30,840	100%
High school graduate or higher:	30,561	99.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	26,760	86.77%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	38,851	78.50%
Public Insurance:	10,162	20.53%
No Insurance:	480	0.97%
Total:	49,493	100%
Has Health Insurance:	49,013	99.03%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	1.6%	1.8%	1.3%	1.7%	1.8%	2.3%	2.2%	2.3%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	1.9%	2.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	838	7.09%
Kindergarten:	657	5.56%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	4,895	41.41%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,861	24.20%
College or graduate school:	2,570	21.74%
Total:	11,821	100%
Early Childhood:	1,495	12.65%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	8,413	71.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	2 Standard, 1 PO Box [See All]
County:	Santa Clara County, CA
Area Code:	650
Time Zone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	31,625 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	37.3578, -122.1296
Land Area:	25.96 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/ca-los-altos.asp

Native, born in the United States:	19,723	64.17%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	382	1.24%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	7,258	23.61%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,373	34.59%
Total Population:	30,736	100%
Total Native Population:	20,105	65.41%
Total Foreign-born Population:	10,631	34.59%

Employed:	13,491	55.31%
Unemployed:	627	2.57%
Not In Labor Force:	10,275	42.12%
Total:	24,393	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,507	51.20%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,188	29.64%
Renter Occupied:	2,061	19.16%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	10,756	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	10,756	92.56%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	864	7.44%
Total Housing Units:	11,620	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Los Altos, CA

Sources & References

White:	16,958	55.77%
Black:	188	0.62%
Hispanic:*	1,538	5.06%
Asian:	11,176	36.76%
American Indian:	43	0.14%
Hawaiian:	44	0.14%
Other:	458	1.51%
Total:	30,405	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	11,601	85.99%
Service:	500	3.71%
Sales and Office:	989	7.33%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	150	1.11%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	251	1.86%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	13,491	100%

Less than $500:	28	1.36%
$500 to $999:	10	0.49%
$1,000 to $1,499:	60	2.91%
$1,500 to $1,999:	45	2.18%
$2,000 to $2,499:	75	3.64%
$2,500 to $2,999:	157	7.62%
$3,000 or more:	1,591	77.20%
No Rent:	95	4.61%
Total:	2,061	100%

Less than 9th grade:	54	0.25%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	150	0.71%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	615	2.90%
Some college, no degree:	1,350	6.36%
Associate's degree:	548	2.58%
Bachelor's degree:	6,864	32.34%
Graduate or professional degree:	11,645	54.86%
Total:	21,226	100%
High school graduate or higher:	21,022	99.04%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	18,509	87.20%

Private Insurance:	27,457	80.62%
Public Insurance:	6,168	18.11%
No Insurance:	431	1.27%
Total:	34,056	100%
Has Health Insurance:	33,625	98.73%

# Residential Mailboxes:	15,953Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,113Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	18,960Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	14,288Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,345Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,363Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$317,114,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,173,368,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	11,790Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	41940Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	1,969,353Source: Census
MSA:	San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA CMSASource: Census
PMSA:	San Jose, CA PMSASource: Census

Land Area:	25.962 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: Census
Congressional District(s):	16,17Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	43280Source: Census
Place Name:	Los Altos city; CaliforniaSource: Census