ZIP Code 94043 in Mountain View, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Mountain View, California
County:Santa Clara County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:8:49:04 PM
Population:31,414 [See All]
Area Code:650
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.4192, -122.0754
Land Area:8.458 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 94043 has 31,414 residents and 13,159 households (average 2.37 persons per household). The median age is 34.9 years, slightly younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.1% male and 47.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (40.8%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (36.8%, much higher than the state average of 15.4% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (15.4%) and national averages (6.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:31,414Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:32,042Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:35,983Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:3,714.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$180,781Source: Census ACS
Households:13,159Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$1,647,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.37Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.94Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--26,94027,27928,18929,28029,45829,68930,66731,48831,16131,99933,05232,67032,042
Decennial Census28,358------------------31,414------
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: 34.9

Male Median Age: 34

Female Median Age: 36

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,0717836995659992,2102,2741,6931,160950899768701548406283176185
Female1,0027496675736691,5961,9011,4761,033950833807738622501346283298
Total2,0731,5321,3661,1381,6683,8064,1753,1692,1931,9001,7321,5751,4391,170907629459483
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12,83238.99%
Black:5611.70%
Hispanic:*5,15215.65%
Asian:11,56935.15%
American Indian:2830.86%
Hawaiian:1420.43%
Other:2,3747.21%
Total:32,913100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:16,37052.11%34.0 years
Females:15,04447.89%36.0 years
Total:31,414100%34.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:17,99756.17%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5281.65%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:5,76217.98%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:7,75542.19%
Total Population:32,042100%
Total Native Population:18,52557.81%
Total Foreign-born Population:13,51742.19%
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


In 2023, the Median household income is $180,781, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $89,021 (97.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $42,549. Family households earn a median of $221,504 versus $141,418 for nonfamily households (a difference of $80,086). By gender, male median income is $165,938 and female is $126,634, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $39,304 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 74.7%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is much lower than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (74.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$91,760$94,038$97,552$100,844$102,500$105,030$118,355$125,916$138,232$145,994$159,898$174,416$180,781
Median Family Income$104,139$105,148$109,897$112,301$121,780$125,799$141,516$154,531$167,326$181,618$195,348$211,325$221,504
Median NonFamily Income$79,281$79,648$80,650$81,524$78,686$80,047$93,955$97,391$104,842$102,661$118,831$133,551$141,418
Median Male Income$90,208$91,453$96,568$95,456$97,485$102,019$113,688$121,772$129,380$134,120$140,563$155,750$165,938
Median Female Income$71,455$64,561$64,533$70,081$72,992$75,333$84,944$83,344$95,098$100,106$107,154$117,817$126,634
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:18,82472.14%
Unemployed:5091.95%
Not In Labor Force:6,76125.91%
Total:26,094100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:14,01374.44%
Service:1,7179.12%
Sales and Office:1,99210.58%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2361.25%
Production, transportation, and material moving:8664.60%
Total Civilian Employed Population:18,824100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $1,647,500, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $991,800 (151.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $511,700. The median gross rent is $2,965, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $1,489 (100.88%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $470. Of occupied housing, owners make up 45.06% (71.29% with a mortgage, 28.71% free-and-clear) and renters 54.94% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.16%, which is much higher than the state rate (7.55%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$655,700$652,100$649,100$675,100$735,600$819,900$905,400$1,011,500$1,135,800$1,239,400$1,341,300$1,562,200$1,647,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1812.48%
$500 to $999:1652.27%
$1,000 to $1,499:5797.95%
$1,500 to $1,999:4686.43%
$2,000 to $2,499:1,09315.01%
$2,500 to $2,999:1,17616.14%
$3,000 or more:3,49848.02%
No Rent:1241.70%
Total:7,284100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,476$1,542$1,609$1,689$1,790$1,911$2,148$2,368$2,495$2,559$2,670$2,839$2,965
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,25832.12%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,71512.94%
Renter Occupied:7,28454.94%
Total Occupied Housing Units:13,257100%

Occupied Housing Units:13,25789.84%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,49910.16%
Total Housing Units:14,756100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:7,27749.32%
Multi-Family Units:6,67845.26%
Other Units:8015.43%
Total Housing Units:14,756100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 71.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 94.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 85.10%, which is notably higher than the state rate (64.00%). Public coverage is 19.90%, which is generally lower than the state rate (38.90%). The share of people in poverty is 1.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.42%). College enrollment is 27.33%, which is on par with the state rate (30.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:9023.79%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4341.83%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,1599.08%
Some college, no degree:2,56010.77%
Associate's degree:8503.58%
Bachelor's degree:6,87628.92%
Graduate or professional degree:9,99142.03%
Total:23,772100%
High school or higher:22,43694.38%
Bachelor's degree or higher:16,86770.95%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:27,12978.85%
Public Insurance:6,33018.40%
No Insurance:9452.75%
Total:34,404100%
Has Health Insurance:33,45997.25%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty2.9%4.1%3.9%3.8%3.5%3.9%2.7%2.7%2.9%2.7%1.7%1.4%1.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:6569.59%
Kindergarten:2483.63%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,62738.42%
High school (grades 9-12):1,43821.03%
College or graduate school:1,86927.33%
Total:6,838100%
Early Childhood:90413.22%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,31363.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 94043 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,473 business establishments, employing about 69,408 people with an annual payroll of $25,299,623,000. USPS data shows 15,183 residential mailboxes and 1,361 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:15,183Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,361Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:16,470Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,886Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:6,320Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,473Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$6,125,656,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$25,299,623,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:69,408Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 94043 is located in Santa Clara County, California, within the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41940) and California's 16th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,969,353 people, about 1.60% of whom live in ZIP Code 94043. It covers 8.458 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

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
Land Area:8.458 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:16Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:2839.51 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:San Jose, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0649651Source: Census
Place Name:Mountain View CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


94044 | | 94042

Schools in ZIP Code 94043


ZIP Code 94043 is in the Mountain View Whisman Elementary School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 8th. There are 5 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Crittenden Middle 1701 Rock St.
Mountain View, CA 94043
District: Mountain View Whisman Elementary School District
Monta Loma Elementary 460 Thompson Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
District: Mountain View Whisman Elementary School District
Theuerkauf Elementary 1625 San Luis Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
District: Mountain View Whisman Elementary School District
Stevenson Elementary 750 San Pierre Way
Mountain View, CA 94043
District: Mountain View Whisman Elementary School District
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary 220 N. Whisman Rd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
District: Mountain View Whisman Elementary School District
Waldorf School-Peninsula 180 N Rengstorff Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043
District: Private School
Palo Alto Preparatory School 2462 Wyandotte St Ste A
Mountain View, CA 94043
District: Private School
German Intl School Of Silicon Valley 310 Easy St
Mountain View, CA 94043
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 94043


Sofia University 1069 East Meadow Cr
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Type: Post Secondary
University Of East-West Medicine 595 Lawrence Expressway
Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3922
Type: Post Secondary
Foothill-De Anza Community College District 12345 El Monte Rd
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022-4599
Type: Post Secondary
Foothill College 12345 El Monte Rd
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Type: Post Secondary
Stanford University M
Stanford, CA 94305
Type: Post Secondary
Golden Gate University-Silicon Valley 3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054-2218
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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