ZIP Code 94117 in San Francisco, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:San Francisco, California
County:San Francisco County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:8:49:57 PM
Population:38,451 [See All]
Area Codes:415 / 628
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.7692, -122.4425
Land Area:1.275 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 94117 has 38,451 residents and 18,050 households (average 2.09 persons per household). The median age is 35.1 years, slightly younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.0% male and 48.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (65.9%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Asian (13.2%, much higher than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).

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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:38,451Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:37,575Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:39,195Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:30,157.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$175,096Source: Census ACS
Households:18,050Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$1,641,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.09Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.68Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--41,21440,93241,56842,63842,46243,32343,61044,23944,65043,52640,70139,49637,575
Decennial Census39,169------------------38,451------
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: 35.1

Male Median Age: 36

Female Median Age: 34.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male8185954683721,0162,9703,2342,2721,4761,3661,3981,055822724608384200207
Female7525295164301,2693,1313,0662,0531,2771,144909728613584585401208271
Total1,5701,1249848022,2856,1016,3004,3252,7532,5102,3071,7831,4351,3081,193785408478
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:25,34866.47%
Black:1,8334.81%
Hispanic:*4,19711.01%
Asian:5,09413.36%
American Indian:1400.37%
Hawaiian:460.12%
Other:1,4753.87%
Total:38,133100%
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:19,98551.98%36.0 years
Females:18,46648.02%34.2 years
Total:38,451100%35.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:29,86679.48%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:9682.58%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3,3338.87%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3,40817.94%
Total Population:37,575100%
Total Native Population:30,83482.06%
Total Foreign-born Population:6,74117.94%
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 $175,096, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $89,945 (105.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,885. Family households earn a median of $250,001 versus $139,906 for nonfamily households (a difference of $110,095). By gender, male median income is $146,452 and female is $113,280, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $33,172 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 79.6%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (74.1%).

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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$85,151$91,303$94,479$103,333$108,429$122,266$132,979$152,071$170,211$167,807$174,419$190,444$175,096
Median Family Income$118,304$133,349$134,695$140,760$145,947$159,023$175,968$188,413$199,328$197,773$217,195$249,965$250,001
Median NonFamily Income$73,587$76,202$77,096$81,112$85,128$95,964$107,263$128,092$144,364$137,865$142,296$152,877$139,906
Median Male Income$75,625$73,859$75,258$76,456$82,003$90,601$94,656$104,225$112,270$117,129$127,626$141,897$146,452
Median Female Income$60,476$62,515$63,877$68,004$67,494$74,143$83,894$89,934$93,087$94,392$95,151$105,404$113,280
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:26,14976.83%
Unemployed:9212.71%
Not In Labor Force:6,96320.46%
Total:34,033100%
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:19,36474.05%
Service:1,8757.17%
Sales and Office:3,72914.26%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4191.60%
Production, transportation, and material moving:7622.91%
Total Civilian Employed Population:26,149100%
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 $1,641,400, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $742,500 (82.60%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $197,900. The median gross rent is $2,786, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $1,160 (71.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $516. Of occupied housing, owners make up 28.30% (78.02% with a mortgage, 21.98% free-and-clear) and renters 71.70% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.91%, 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$898,900$883,200$911,500$938,400$1,007,100$1,085,700$1,187,000$1,299,900$1,443,500$1,480,400$1,478,600$1,571,000$1,641,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2962.35%
$500 to $999:6485.15%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,0228.12%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,37710.94%
$2,000 to $2,499:1,79714.27%
$2,500 to $2,999:1,89415.04%
$3,000 or more:5,41042.97%
No Rent:1451.15%
Total:12,589100%
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$1,626$1,697$1,732$1,773$1,813$1,888$2,007$2,213$2,270$2,406$2,545$2,715$2,786
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,87722.08%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,0926.22%
Renter Occupied:12,58971.70%
Total Occupied Housing Units:17,558100%

Occupied Housing Units:17,55889.09%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,15110.91%
Total Housing Units:19,709100%
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:2,57913.09%
Multi-Family Units:17,13086.91%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:19,709100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 78.30% 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 96.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 85.50%, which is notably higher than the state rate (64.00%). Public coverage is 19.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (38.90%). The share of people in poverty is 1.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 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 college (48.17%). College enrollment is 48.17%, 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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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:7032.23%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:5251.66%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,8775.95%
Some college, no degree:2,8348.98%
Associate's degree:9122.89%
Bachelor's degree:14,06744.59%
Graduate or professional degree:10,62733.69%
Total:31,545100%
High school or higher:30,31796.11%
Bachelor's degree or higher:24,69478.28%
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:31,89879.71%
Public Insurance:7,17217.92%
No Insurance:9472.37%
Total:40,017100%
Has Health Insurance:39,07097.63%
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 Poverty3.7%3.7%2.8%1.8%1.2%1.0%1.1%0.9%0.8%1.1%0.9%0.8%1.6%
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:57910.55%
Kindergarten:2514.57%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,48527.06%
High school (grades 9-12):5299.64%
College or graduate school:2,64348.17%
Total:5,487100%
Early Childhood:83015.13%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,26541.28%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 94117 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,033 business establishments, employing about 12,122 people with an annual payroll of $737,675,000. USPS data shows 18,754 residential mailboxes and 817 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:18,754Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:817Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:19,859Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:8,094Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:10,589Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,033Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$176,044,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$737,675,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:12,122Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 94117 is located in San Francisco County, California, within the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41860) and California's 11st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,653,593 people, about 0.83% of whom live in ZIP Code 94117, and is subdivided into the San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA division. It covers 1.275 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:41860Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA (CBSA Div 41884)Source: Census
CBSA Population:4,653,593Source: Census
MSA:San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:1.275 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:11Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:493.61 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:San Francisco, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0667000Source: Census
Place Name:San Francisco city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


94118 | | 94116

Schools in ZIP Code 94117


ZIP Code 94117 is in the San Francisco Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. 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.

Grattan Elementary 165 Grattan St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
District: San Francisco Unified School District
Muir (John) Elementary 380 Webster St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
District: San Francisco Unified School District
New Traditions Elementary 2049 Grove St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
District: San Francisco Unified School District
Wells (Ida B.) High 1099 Hayes St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
District: San Francisco Unified School District
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila 1250 Waller St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
District: San Francisco Unified School District
La Scuola International School 735 Fell St
San Francisco, CA 94117
District: Private School
Urban School Of San Francisco 1563 Page St
San Francisco, CA 94117
District: Private School
San Francisco High School Of The Arts 1970 Page St
San Francisco, CA 94117
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 94117


University Of San Francisco 2130 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
Type: Post Secondary
University Of California-San Francisco 500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0244
Type: Post Secondary
San Francisco Conservatory Of Music 50 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102-6011
Type: Post Secondary
California Institute Of Integral Studies 1453 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Type: Post Secondary
University Of California-Hastings College Of Law 200 Mcallister Street
San Francisco, CA 94102-4978
Type: Post Secondary
Minerva University 1145 Market Street, Floor 9
San Francisco, CA 94103
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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