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ZIP Code 94401

San Mateo, California

FIPS 94401

Juniper

ZIP Code 94401 is in the bottom 2% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 99th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 99th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$1,184,500

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

17%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

79.6

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

35,295

Median Age

35.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,184,500

Higher than 99%

Median Property Tax

$7,918

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

9.69

Higher than 98%

Median Rent

$2,762

Higher than 99%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

17%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

-9.8%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

26%

Recession Drop %

-29%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

72.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

45.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

0.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

19.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.6

Higher than 69%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.16

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 94401: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 94401?
The median home value in ZIP Code 94401 is $1,184,500, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 94401?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 94401 is $7,918, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 94401 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 94401 cost about 9.69× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 94401?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 94401 is $2,762 a month, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 94401?
Home prices in ZIP Code 94401 have moved 17% over the past five years (-9.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 94401?
ZIP Code 94401 averages 58.7°F year-round, summer highs near 72.5°F, winter lows around 45.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 94401 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 94401's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.6 (higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.16 per $1,000 of building value.

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