94044 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 94044, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

94044 is a zip code in San Mateo County, California, which covers South San Francisco, with a total population of 38,609 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 94044 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 94044.

The estimated population of people living in 94044 is 38,609, with a median age of 43.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 94044 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
38,609
 -0.18% -1.36%
2020
38,677
 -0.79% -
2019
38,984
 -0.21% -
2018
39,065
 -0.19% -
2017
39,141
 - -

Population of 94044 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 94044 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
51.6%
52.9%
 -2.46%
Black/African American
2.3%
1.8%
 +27.78%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
18.6%
18.8%
 -1.06%
Asian
20.5%
18.9%
 +8.47%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.1%
1.5%
 -26.67%
Two Or More Races
5%
5.6%
 -10.71%
Other
0.8%
0.2%
 +300.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 94044 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 94044 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 94044 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 94044 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.4 +1.17% 41.4 +1.97% 45.8 +1.33%
2020 42.9 +0.94% 40.6 -0.25% 45.2 +2.26%
2019 42.5 0% 40.7 -0.97% 44.2 +0.68%
2018 42.5 +0.71% 41.1 -2.38% 43.9 +3.78%
2017 42.2 - 42.1 - 42.3 -

The median age of the 94044 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 94044 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,993 -1.93% 2,091 -1.5% 1,926 2,051
10 to 19 1,985 +16.13% 2,319 -20.1% 2,314 1,870
20 to 29 2,517 -3.05% 2,633 -28.19% 2,435 1,945
30 to 39 2,273 +18.39% 2,632 -14.34% 2,697 2,266
40 to 49 2,681 -5.92% 2,623 +7.12% 2,487 2,792
50 to 59 3,142 -6.06% 3,409 -17.52% 2,941 2,847
60 to 69 2,482 +13.07% 2,665 +9.23% 2,821 2,915
70+ 1,541 +25.91% 2,155 +8.11% 1,970 2,332

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 94044 zip code is $138,381.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 94044.

  • Under 25
    $61,875.00
  • 25 to 44
    $158,225.00
  • 45 to 64
    $154,272.00
  • 65 and over
    $84,167.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 94044 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 94044, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 94044 is currently $158,121.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

27.88% of households in 94044 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 94044 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.47%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    8.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.64%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.41%
  • $200,000 or more
    27.88%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 94044 is $58,351.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 94044 by the total population of 94044.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 94044 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 94044 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    18.63%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.89%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 94044 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 94044 zip over the age of 16 is 32,048.

Of those people, a total of 67.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 94044 is 65.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 94044 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,600 30.90% 12.80%
20 to 24 years 1,635 81.20% 13.10%
25 to 29 years 2,745 87.80% 2.70%
30 to 34 years 2,292 89.40% 0.50%
35 to 44 years 5,240 88.80% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 5,656 87.60% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 2,842 86.10% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 2,717 63.10% 3.50%
65 to 74 years 4,712 32.80% 1.20%
75 years and over 2,609 6.60% 14.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 94044. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 19,614 66.60% 3.30%
Black or African American 799 66.50% 4.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 309 62.50% 15.00%
Asian 6,978 70.50% 2.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 314 39.50% 47.60%
Other 1,617 66.70% 2.40%
Two or more races 2,417 77.00% 8.20%
Hispanic or Latino 5,379 69.60% 5.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,468 66.40% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 94044 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 94044 is 20,880, with median earnings of $69,838.00.

Women in 94044 are earning approximately 87.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 20,880 $69,838.00
Male 10,966 $74,976.00
Female 9,914 $65,458.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 94044 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 3,288 $110,785.00
Business and Financial 1,167 $98,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,021 $130,859.00
Architecture and Engineering 696 $111,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 702 $100,326.00
Community and Social Service 327 $78,029.00
Legal 342 $91,875.00
Educational and Library 1,572 $65,109.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 844 $80,662.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,271 $98,472.00
Healthcare Support 464 $36,912.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 385 $40,515.00
Law Enforcement 84 $131,667.00
Food Preparation and Serving 733 $22,649.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 604 $38,095.00
Personal Care and Service 502 $17,406.00
Sales 1,442 $45,846.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,310 $53,075.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 783 $62,473.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 517 $55,809.00
Production 592 $57,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 908 $36,310.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 94044 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 94044.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,771 $132,530.00 1,517 $96,321.00
Business and Financial 437 $120,268.00 730 $91,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 814 $143,036.00 207 $112,695.00
Architecture and Engineering 492 $112,000.00 204 $109,833.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 332 $100,431.00 370 $100,147.00
Community and Social Service 88 $48,750.00 239 $79,620.00
Legal 131 $107,697.00 211 $86,621.00
Educational and Library 417 $77,102.00 1,155 $62,141.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 393 $80,972.00 451 $74,531.00
Healthcare Practitioners 257 $124,375.00 1,014 $82,292.00
Healthcare Support 62 $74,479.00 402 $30,893.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 309 $39,216.00 76 $48,929.00
Law Enforcement 81 $131,979.00 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 413 $28,875.00 320 $14,841.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 342 $51,579.00 262 $16,360.00
Personal Care and Service 80 $42,900.00 422 $16,458.00
Sales 869 $51,435.00 573 $34,898.00
Office and Administrative Support 867 $46,430.00 1,443 $59,122.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 783 $62,473.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 484 $54,762.00 33 $0.00
Production 423 $55,438.00 169 $58,179.00
Transportation and Material Moving 851 $34,028.00 57 $38,603.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,000 households in 94044, with an average household size of 2.75 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 9,971 families living in the 94044 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 94044:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,804 765 1,402 4,029
Average Household Size 3.16 3.25 3.8 1.48
Total Families 7,804 765 1,402 0
Average Household Size 3.11 2.93 3.51 0

Poverty

Of the 9,971 families living in 94044, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 94044:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 14,467 housing units in 94044.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,000 96.77%
Vacant 467 3.23%

29.82% of the total 14,467 housing units in 94044 are rental units. This is approximately 4,314 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,623 are occupied by the owner - or 66.52% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 94044 is $2,719.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 94044 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    63
  • Less than $500
    203
  • $500 to $999
    101
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    205
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    445
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    881
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    736
  • $3,000 or more
    1,743

Property Value

The median value of a property in 94044 is $1,012,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 94044 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    68
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    13
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    101
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    20
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    142
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4,294
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4,970

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 94044. The chart below shows the number of properties in 94044 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    319
  • 1940 to 1949
    660
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,945
  • 1960 to 1969
    4,356
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,752
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,012
  • 1990 to 1999
    855
  • 2000 to 2009
    422
  • 2010 to 2013
    146
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 94044 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    480
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,457
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,593
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,470

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 94044 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 94044 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 94044.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    200
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,140
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,499
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,815
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,446
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,227
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,184
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    729
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,160
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,191
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,481
  • 90 or more minutes
    303

Summary

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