| City: | Sunnyvale, California |
| County: | Santa Clara County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:49:34 PM |
| Population: | 23,255 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 341 / 408 / 510 / 650 / 669 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 37.4252, -122.0172 |
| Land Area: | 6.085 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 94089 has 23,255 residents and 8,909 households (average 2.60 persons per household). The median age is 36.0 years, slightly younger than the state (37.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.9% male and 49.1% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Asian (47.5%, much higher than the state average of 15.4% and well above the national average of 6.0%) and White (28.5%, much lower than the state average of 41.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.8%, 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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| 2020 Population: | 23,255Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 23,214Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 23,868Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,821.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $153,725Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 8,909Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $392,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.60Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.25Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 19,994 | 20,282 | 20,505 | 20,476 | 20,747 | 21,403 | 22,135 | 22,313 | 22,882 | 23,049 | 23,492 | 23,447 | 23,214 |
| Decennial Census | 19,245 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 23,255 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36
Male Median Age: 34.6
Female Median Age: 38.1
| 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 | 643 | 529 | 460 | 438 | 724 | 1,731 | 1,517 | 1,063 | 717 | 631 | 635 | 685 | 651 | 521 | 372 | 261 | 142 | 123 |
| Female | 565 | 490 | 446 | 420 | 623 | 1,357 | 1,195 | 950 | 654 | 629 | 698 | 755 | 793 | 625 | 481 | 328 | 182 | 221 |
| Total | 1,208 | 1,019 | 906 | 858 | 1,347 | 3,088 | 2,712 | 2,013 | 1,371 | 1,260 | 1,333 | 1,440 | 1,444 | 1,146 | 853 | 589 | 324 | 344 |
| White: | 6,639 | 25.88% |
| Black: | 465 | 1.81% |
| Hispanic:* | 4,609 | 17.97% |
| Asian: | 11,053 | 43.09% |
| American Indian: | 189 | 0.74% |
| Hawaiian: | 157 | 0.61% |
| Other: | 2,541 | 9.91% |
| Total: | 25,653 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 11,843 | 50.93% | 34.6 years |
| Females: | 11,412 | 49.07% | 38.1 years |
| Total: | 23,255 | 100% | 36.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 11,136 | 47.97% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 304 | 1.31% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 4,843 | 20.86% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6,931 | 50.72% |
| Total Population: | 23,214 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 11,440 | 49.28% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 11,774 | 50.72% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $153,725, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $72,094 (88.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,671. Family households earn a median of $151,713 versus $153,139 for nonfamily households (a difference of $1,426). By gender, male median income is $140,063 and female is $100,250, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $39,813 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 72.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is far lower than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (59.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,631 | $80,625 | $85,769 | $88,797 | $92,762 | $94,903 | $101,869 | $112,750 | $119,054 | $130,164 | $136,983 | $149,270 | $153,725 |
| Median Family Income | $93,345 | $94,662 | $97,308 | $101,327 | $103,867 | $104,457 | $107,693 | $124,000 | $130,018 | $137,857 | $150,464 | $159,821 | $151,713 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $52,813 | $53,725 | $53,512 | $52,618 | $59,063 | $63,522 | $71,064 | $88,309 | $97,734 | $115,573 | $127,703 | $139,261 | $153,139 |
| Median Male Income | $69,562 | $72,240 | $67,770 | $71,548 | $74,731 | $76,678 | $80,987 | $90,629 | $97,140 | $97,153 | $105,903 | $116,087 | $140,063 |
| Median Female Income | $54,150 | $54,303 | $55,615 | $60,094 | $60,310 | $57,250 | $58,885 | $61,690 | $61,500 | $65,836 | $76,792 | $86,531 | $100,250 |
| Employed: | 13,800 | 69.15% |
| Unemployed: | 597 | 2.99% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 5,561 | 27.86% |
| Total: | 19,958 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 8,151 | 59.07% |
| Service: | 1,628 | 11.80% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,142 | 15.52% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 695 | 5.04% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,184 | 8.58% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 13,800 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $392,000, which is well under the state median ($695,400), is up $215,800 (122.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $98,700. The median gross rent is $3,351, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $1,674 (99.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $541. Of occupied housing, owners make up 51.04% (50.74% with a mortgage, 49.26% free-and-clear) and renters 48.96% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.39%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $176,200 | $171,800 | $168,300 | $169,500 | $212,400 | $214,400 | $243,800 | $273,500 | $293,300 | $295,600 | $338,100 | $382,500 | $392,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 9 | 0.20% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 183 | 4.09% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 477 | 10.67% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 381 | 8.52% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 739 | 16.53% |
| $3,000 or more: | 2,604 | 58.26% |
| No Rent: | 77 | 1.72% |
| Total: | 4,470 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,677 | $1,751 | $1,779 | $1,834 | $2,055 | $2,275 | $2,513 | $2,700 | $2,810 | $3,055 | $3,169 | $3,291 | $3,351 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2,364 | 25.90% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2,295 | 25.14% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4,470 | 48.96% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 9,129 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 9,129 | 96.61% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 320 | 3.39% |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,449 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 2,959 | 31.32% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3,723 | 39.40% |
| Other Units: | 2,767 | 29.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,449 | 100% |
In 2023, 56.80% 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 92.50%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 28.20%, which is generally lower than the state rate (38.90%). The share of people in poverty is 2.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.40 percentage points since 2011. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (40.56%). College enrollment is 40.56%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 854 | 4.75% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 502 | 2.79% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 2,392 | 13.31% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,842 | 15.81% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,174 | 6.53% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,871 | 27.09% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,343 | 29.72% |
| Total: | 17,978 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 16,622 | 92.46% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10,214 | 56.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 18,341 | 71.08% |
| Public Insurance: | 6,556 | 25.41% |
| No Insurance: | 908 | 3.52% |
| Total: | 25,805 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 24,897 | 96.48% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.5% | 2.8% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 4.2% | 5.0% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 327 | 7.99% |
| Kindergarten: | 136 | 3.32% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,307 | 31.92% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 664 | 16.21% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,661 | 40.56% |
| Total: | 4,095 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 463 | 11.31% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 2,107 | 51.45% |
ZIP Code 94089 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 539 business establishments, employing about 44,041 people with an annual payroll of $15,492,445,000. USPS data shows 9,180 residential mailboxes and 463 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 9,180Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 463Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 9,631Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 5,160Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,648Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 539Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,049,905,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $15,492,445,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 44,041Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 94089 is located in Santa Clara County, California, within the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41940) and California's 17th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,969,353 people, about 1.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 94089. It covers 6.085 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 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: | 6.085 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 17Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 184.85 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | San Jose, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0677000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Sunnyvale city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 94089 is in the Sunnyvale Elementary School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 8th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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.