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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 94303 has 48,281 residents and 13,992 households (average 3.44 persons per household). The median age is 35.3 years, slightly younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (43.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (30.6%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.6%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than the national average (6.0%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

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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:	48,281Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	47,123Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	48,964Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	5,721.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$148,031Source: Census ACS

Households:	13,992Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$1,825,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.15Source: Census ACS

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	--	44,714	45,714	46,357	47,159	47,550	47,743	47,850	48,039	48,244	47,828	48,487	47,989	47,123
Decennial Census	45,467	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	48,281	--	--	--

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: 35.3

Male Median Age: 34.1

Female Median Age: 36.5

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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	1,301	1,748	2,024	1,954	1,794	1,867	1,717	1,675	1,686	1,660	1,593	1,426	1,135	831	650	465	309	354
Female	1,267	1,597	1,927	1,788	1,631	1,741	1,564	1,645	1,729	1,794	1,628	1,391	1,166	877	788	612	417	530
Total	2,568	3,345	3,951	3,742	3,425	3,608	3,281	3,320	3,415	3,454	3,221	2,817	2,301	1,708	1,438	1,077	726	884

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

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Population by Race

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White:	11,532	18.21%
Black:	3,487	5.51%
Hispanic:*	21,056	33.24%
Asian:	9,648	15.23%
American Indian:	705	1.11%
Hawaiian:	2,127	3.36%
Other:	14,783	23.34%
Total:	63,338	100%

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	%	Median Age
Males:	24,189	50.10%	34.1 years
Females:	24,092	49.90%	36.5 years
Total:	48,281	100%	35.3 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	26,161	55.52%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,485	3.15%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	9,744	20.68%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	9,733	41.33%
Total Population:	47,123	100%
Total Native Population:	27,646	58.67%
Total Foreign-born Population:	19,477	41.33%

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 $148,031, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $74,136 (100.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $42,268. Family households earn a median of $169,976 versus $71,393 for nonfamily households (a difference of $98,583). By gender, male median income is $86,507 and female is $73,429, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,078 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.2%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is a bit less than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (52.4%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$73,895	$76,813	$80,127	$89,464	$89,862	$91,866	$98,361	$103,680	$105,763	$120,754	$133,686	$144,259	$148,031
Median Family Income	$87,694	$91,490	$91,763	$101,328	$100,588	$102,122	$107,319	$116,288	$119,479	$135,598	$148,349	$161,671	$169,976
Median NonFamily Income	$49,167	$47,835	$50,226	$50,429	$43,044	$46,458	$49,701	$52,557	$56,346	$81,661	$84,176	$92,240	$71,393
Median Male Income	$50,765	$56,727	$63,544	$59,161	$56,706	$54,767	$54,461	$56,299	$62,936	$67,172	$74,335	$81,096	$86,507
Median Female Income	$45,912	$46,523	$47,654	$48,621	$47,242	$47,731	$48,108	$51,992	$51,858	$58,792	$67,924	$80,077	$73,429

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	23,856	63.32%
Unemployed:	1,388	3.68%
Not In Labor Force:	12,432	33.00%
Total:	37,676	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	12,509	52.44%
Service:	4,843	20.30%
Sales and Office:	3,032	12.71%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,469	6.16%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,003	8.40%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	23,856	100%

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 $1,825,000, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $949,000 (108.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $415,200. The median gross rent is $2,710, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $1,361 (100.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $716. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.02% (66.05% with a mortgage, 33.95% free-and-clear) and renters 42.98% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.05%, which is markedly above 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$876,000	$931,500	$958,800	$1,000,001	$1,108,300	$1,175,700	$1,214,700	$1,356,700	$1,409,800	$1,517,600	$1,567,000	$1,670,900	$1,825,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	75	1.20%
$500 to $999:	170	2.73%
$1,000 to $1,499:	647	10.39%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,057	16.98%
$2,000 to $2,499:	800	12.85%
$2,500 to $2,999:	678	10.89%
$3,000 or more:	2,641	42.42%
No Rent:	158	2.54%
Total:	6,226	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,349	$1,398	$1,528	$1,634	$1,675	$1,735	$1,823	$1,900	$1,994	$2,053	$2,210	$2,458	$2,710

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,455	37.66%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,804	19.36%
Renter Occupied:	6,226	42.98%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	14,485	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	14,485	90.95%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,442	9.05%
Total Housing Units:	15,927	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	11,254	70.66%
Multi-Family Units:	4,560	28.63%
Other Units:	113	0.71%
Total Housing Units:	15,927	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 48.40% 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 84.70%, which is falls below the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.50%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 4.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 5.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (34.51%). College enrollment is 24.49%, which is markedly below the state rate (30.00%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	3,093	9.66%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,820	5.69%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,075	15.85%
Some college, no degree:	5,020	15.68%
Associate's degree:	1,515	4.73%
Bachelor's degree:	6,211	19.40%
Graduate or professional degree:	9,275	28.98%
Total:	32,009	100%
High school or higher:	27,096	84.65%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	15,486	48.38%

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:	32,919	64.16%
Public Insurance:	15,818	30.83%
No Insurance:	2,568	5.01%
Total:	51,305	100%
Has Health Insurance:	48,737	94.99%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	9.5%	9.9%	9.7%	8.3%	9.8%	8.9%	7.5%	6.0%	7.1%	5.4%	5.8%	5.4%	4.4%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	575	4.69%
Kindergarten:	930	7.59%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	4,230	34.51%
High school (grades 9-12):	3,521	28.72%
College or graduate school:	3,002	24.49%
Total:	12,258	100%
Early Childhood:	1,505	12.28%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	8,681	70.82%

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

City:	Palo Alto, California
City Alias:	E Palo Alto, East Palo Alto
Counties:	Santa Clara County[Primary] San Mateo County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	8:53:15 PM
Population:	48,281 [See All]
Area Code:	650
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	37.4578, -122.1225
Land Area:	8.439 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/94303/zip-code-94303.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	14,234Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	796Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	15,729Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	9,512Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	3,642Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	989Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$619,221,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$2,677,210,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	17,648Source: 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
Land Area:	8.439 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.149 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	15,16Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	599.45, 2839.51 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	San Jose, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0655282Source: Census
Place Name:	Palo Alto city; CaliforniaSource: Census

ZIP Code 94303 in Palo Alto, CA

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

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

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 (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 94303

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 94303

Sources & References