NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 94404

CA · Population: 36,397

B+
74/100
94
A+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
71
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 94404

Zip code 94404 is located in California and is home to approximately 36,397 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $182,699 and home values around $1,592,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 4.1%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$182,699
Home Value
$1,592,100
Rent
$3,501/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
73%
Unemployment
4.1%
Owner-Occupied
52.3%
Rent Burden
23% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy71B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).