94019 ZIP Code — Half Moon Bay, CA

San Mateo County, California

ZIP code 94019 is located in Half Moon Bay, California, within San Mateo County. It covers approximately 59.74 square miles and serves a population of 15,275 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 650.

About ZIP code 94019

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,459,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($149,655) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 94019 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,275

population

59.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

94019 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 94019

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94019. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Half Moon Bay	Acceptable
Half Moon Bay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

94038 Moss Beach (6.2 mi) 94402 San Mateo (6.4 mi) 94002 Belmont (6.9 mi) 94010 Burlingame (6.9 mi) 94403 San Mateo (7.5 mi) 94062 Redwood City (7.8 mi) 94497 San Mateo (7.8 mi) 94070 San Carlos (8 mi) 94401 San Mateo (8.6 mi) 94030 Millbrae (8.7 mi) 94061 Redwood City (9.4 mi) 94404 San Mateo (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	15,275
Population density	256 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	59.74 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	37.4730
Longitude	-122.4111
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	650

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.6%	18.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	20.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	32.0%	30.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	33.5%	30.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

15,275

Population

256

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$149,655

Median household income

$79,767

Per capita income

$1,459,500

Median home value

$2,113

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

4,721

Housing units

56.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

368

Under 5

409

320

5–9

355

466

10–14

517

355

15–19

394

506

20–24

561

704

25–34

780

752

35–44

834

1,036

45–54

1,148

572

55–59

635

595

60–64

660

963

65–74

1,068

411

75–84

455

195

85+

216

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,832	18.5%
18 and over	12,443	81.5%
65 and over	3,308	21.7%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.3%

Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

Two or more races 9.8%

Other race 8.2%

Asian 4.3%

Black or African American 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	11,164	62.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2,651	14.8%
Two or more races	1,754	9.8%
Other race	1,462	8.2%
Asian	765	4.3%
Black or African American	93	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	31	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.6%	18.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	20.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	32.0%	30.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	33.5%	30.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k+ 36.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	12.6%
$200k+	36.8%
Median income	$149,655

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 1.4%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$500k–$1M 12.8%

$1M+ 77.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,459,500
Median rent / month	$2,113
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	71.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.5%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.9%
Electricity	21.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Wood	2.5%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,079	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	394	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	785	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,290	23.3%
Households with children under 18	1,448	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,205	39.7%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	28.0%
Married	58.4%	51.7%
Separated	0.5%	1.8%
Widowed	1.9%	8.0%
Divorced	8.7%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 12.5%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 31.5%

Graduate / professional 24.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	56.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	309	8.7%
Kindergarten	189	5.3%
Elementary school	1,274	36.0%
High school	689	19.5%
College / grad school	1,078	30.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 23.1%

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Retail trade 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Public administration 6.6%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Construction 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Other services 3.1%

Information 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.4%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	3.7%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.3%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	22.3%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 3.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.5%
High blood pressure	26.1%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	20.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.6%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	15.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.6%
Visited dentist	73.1%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	7.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	831	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.7%
Public insurance	33.0%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,498	94.9%
Spanish	1,822	12.6%
Other Indo-European	1,378	9.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	147	1.0%
Other languages	297	2.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,295	80.5%
Born in same state	12,127	79.4%
Born in different state	8,784	57.5%
Foreign born	168	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	2,980	19.5%
Not a US citizen	1,441	48.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,887	12.4%
French	1,850	12.1%
Polish	498	3.3%
Arab	444	2.9%
Dutch	439	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	210	1.4%
Irish	103	0.7%
German	35	0.2%
Norwegian	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	97.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94019

What city is ZIP code 94019 in?

ZIP code 94019 is primarily assigned to Half Moon Bay, California.

What county is ZIP code 94019 in?

ZIP code 94019 falls within San Mateo County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 94019?

56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 94019?

The median household income in ZIP code 94019 is $149,655, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 94019?

The median home value in ZIP code 94019 is $1,459,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 94019?

ZIP code 94019 has an estimated population of 15,275 residents, with a density of 256 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 94019 in?

ZIP code 94019 observes the PST timezone.