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ZIP Code 94979 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

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

Wealthy AreaRemote Work Hub

At a glance

Population
4,541
Density
N/A
Median income
$160,101
+113% vs US avg
Home value
$1,488,400
+328% vs US avg
Median rent
$2,464
+112% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

Overview of ZIP Code 94979

Tech hubTech / corporate campus area
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What to know about ZIP 94979

ZIP code 94979 covers ZIP 94979 with a population of about 4,541.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 44.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

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

Local search focus: Tech hub

ZIP 94979 aligns with a tech / corporate-campus profile (high remote-work / education / income profile or known campus context). Broadband quality, remote-work share, and nearby employer campuses often matter as much as classic residential stats.

Income and economy in ZIP 94979

Median household income in ZIP 94979 is about $160,101 — about 113% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 6.8%; unemployment rate near 5.8%; 66.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 32.7 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Professional services, and Administrative support; about 26.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.7 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 94979

Median home value is about $1,488,400 — about 328% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,464 (about 112% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 57.4% (about 8.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 94979, a household would need roughly $410,000 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 $9,561. That is about 156% above the local median household income ($160,101), 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.