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ZIP Code 94038

San Mateo, California

FIPS 94038

Juniper

ZIP Code 94038 is in the bottom 1% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 5% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$1,123,100

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.5

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,683

Median Age

47.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,123,100

Higher than 98%

Median Property Tax

$7,625

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

11.27

Higher than 99%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

-8.7%

Recession Drop %

-32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

69.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

45.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

0.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

25.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.5

Higher than 95%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.03

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 94038: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 94038?
The median home value in ZIP Code 94038 is $1,123,100, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 94038?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 94038 is $7,625, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 94038 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 94038 cost about 11.27× the median household income, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 94038?
ZIP Code 94038 averages 57.4°F year-round, summer highs near 69.8°F, winter lows around 45.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 94038 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 94038's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.5 (higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →