Richest ZIP codes in California
Top 25 highest-income ZIP codes in California. #1 is 94020 (La Honda) at about $250,001 median household income. Compare wealth, housing, and demographics on US5.
These are the highest median household income ZIP codes in California (from 1,803 indexable ZIPs), ranked using Census ACS-style income fields on US5.
For context, the average median household income across California ZIP codes is about $98,324. The top of this list sits well above that baseline.
Leading the list: 94020 (La Honda) at about $250,001; 94022 (Los Altos Hills) at about $250,001; 94024 (Los Altos) at about $250,001.
Open any ZIP for a full demographics, income, and housing profile, or return to the California state page for the complete ZIP table.
Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Median income | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94020 | La Honda | San Mateo County | $250,001 | 1,745 | $250,001 | $1,158,100 |
| 2 | 94022 | Los Altos Hills | Santa Clara County | $250,001 | 19,993 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 |
| 3 | 94024 | Los Altos | Santa Clara County | $250,001 | 23,673 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 |
| 4 | 94027 | Atherton | San Mateo County | $250,001 | 7,030 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 |
| 5 | 94028 | Portola Valley | San Mateo County | $250,001 | 6,645 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 |
| 6 | 94506 | Blackhawk | Contra Costa County | $250,001 | 27,261 | $250,001 | $1,789,600 |
| 7 | 94507 | Alamo | Contra Costa County | $250,001 | 14,546 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 |
| 8 | 94563 | Orinda | Contra Costa County | $250,001 | 19,409 | $250,001 | $1,810,100 |
| 9 | 94957 | Ross | Marin County | $250,001 | 2,151 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 |
| 10 | 95030 | Los Gatos | Santa Clara County | $250,001 | 12,969 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 |
| 11 | 95120 | San Jose | Santa Clara County | $250,001 | 38,103 | $250,001 | $1,924,500 |
| 12 | 95070 | Saratoga | Santa Clara County | $240,980 | 31,383 | $240,980 | $2,000,001 |
| 13 | 94105 | San Francisco | San Francisco County | $239,781 | 14,890 | $239,781 | $1,461,700 |
| 14 | 92067 | Rancho Santa Fe | San Diego County | $238,397 | 8,245 | $238,397 | $2,000,001 |
| 15 | 94920 | Tiburon | Marin County | $238,304 | 12,682 | $238,304 | $2,000,001 |
| 16 | 94129 | San Francisco | San Francisco County | $236,190 | 3,808 | $236,190 | — |
| 17 | 94301 | Palo Alto | Santa Clara County | $235,529 | 17,126 | $235,529 | $2,000,001 |
| 18 | 94539 | Fremont | Alameda County | $235,399 | 52,609 | $235,399 | $1,878,400 |
| 19 | 94070 | San Carlos | San Mateo County | $235,373 | 30,696 | $235,373 | $2,000,001 |
| 20 | 94062 | Woodside | San Mateo County | $233,333 | 25,944 | $233,333 | $2,000,001 |
| 21 | 94549 | Lafayette | Contra Costa County | $231,195 | 28,247 | $231,195 | $1,968,500 |
| 22 | 95014 | Cupertino | Santa Clara County | $229,074 | 61,109 | $229,074 | $2,000,001 |
| 23 | 94708 | Berkeley | Contra Costa County | $229,004 | 11,967 | $229,004 | $1,517,100 |
| 24 | 94018 | El Granada | San Mateo County | $225,763 | 3,404 | $225,763 | $1,405,400 |
| 25 | 93108 | Montecito | Santa Barbara County | $223,694 | 11,664 | $223,694 | $2,000,001 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the richest ZIP codes in California?
Based on median household income, the top ZIP on US5 is 94020 (La Honda) at about $250,001. The table on this page lists the top 25 highest-income codes.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in California?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with positive median household income (and a small population floor) from high to low.
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in California?
Visit the California state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.