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ZIP Code 94159 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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At a glance

Population
4,958
Density
N/A
Median income
$156,581
+108% vs US avg
Home value
$2,000,001
+475% vs US avg
Median rent
$2,483
+113% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

Overview of ZIP Code 94159

AffluentHigh-income residential area
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What to know about ZIP 94159

ZIP code 94159 covers ZIP 94159 with a population of about 4,958.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 24.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the SAN FRANCISCO - OAK - SAN JOSE media market.

Local search focus: Affluent

ZIP 94159 ranks among higher-income / higher-home-value communities on US5 (very high median household income (~$156,581)). Searchers often dig into housing affordability stretch, private schools, and neighborhood comparisons rather than entry-level rentals.

Income and economy in ZIP 94159

Median household income in ZIP 94159 is about $156,581 — about 108% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 15.4%; unemployment rate near 6.9%; 74.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 40.4 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Education, and Healthcare; about 20.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.7 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 94159

Median home value is about $2,000,001 — about 475% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,483 (about 113% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 31.8% (about 33.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 94159, a household would need roughly $551,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $12,847. That is about 252% above the local median household income ($156,581), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.