94020 ZIP Code — La Honda, CA

San Mateo County, California

ZIP code 94020 is located in La Honda, California, within San Mateo County. It covers approximately 41.98 square miles and serves a population of 2,030 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 650.

About ZIP code 94020

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,067,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $250,001. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 94020 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,030

population

41.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

94020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 94020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Honda	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

94021 Loma Mar (2.7 mi) 94074 San Gregorio (4.8 mi) 94028 Portola Valley (6.3 mi) 94060 Pescadero (7.2 mi) 94062 Redwood City (8.3 mi) 94022 Los Altos (8.5 mi) 95014 Cupertino (9.7 mi) 94304 Palo Alto (9.8 mi) 94024 Los Altos (9.9 mi) 95006 Boulder Creek (10.8 mi) 94305 Stanford (10.9 mi) 94306 Palo Alto (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,030
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	41.98 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.2899
Longitude	-122.2713
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	650

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.9%	18.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	11.8%	20.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	35.8%	30.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	41.4%	30.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,030

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$250,001

Median household income

$112,724

Per capita income

$1,067,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

72.3%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

774

Housing units

76.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

206

35–44

209

122

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

159

65–74

161

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	339	16.7%
18 and over	1,691	83.3%
65 and over	492	24.2%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73%

Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

Asian 6.7%

Other race 6.5%

Two or more races 6.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,602	73%
Hispanic or Latino	165	7.5%
Asian	148	6.7%
Other race	143	6.5%
Two or more races	136	6.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.9%	18.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	11.8%	20.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	35.8%	30.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	41.4%	30.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 1.2%

$50k–$75k 4.4%

$75k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 73.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	1.2%
$50k–$75k	4.4%
$75k–$100k	3.2%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	73.1%
Median income	$250,001

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$500k–$1M 42.1%

$1M+ 56.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,067,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	72.3%
Renter occupied	27.7%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	16.2%
1939 or earlier	26.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.7%
2 bedrooms	51.8%
3 bedrooms	27.0%
4 bedrooms	3.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	24.9%
3 or more	40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	9.7%
Propane / LP gas	60.1%
Fuel oil	5.8%
Wood	15.3%
Solar	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	533	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	69	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	103	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	139	16.5%
Households with children under 18	215	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	295	35.0%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	12.8%
Married	64.9%	79.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	0.0%
Divorced	8.1%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 7.5%

Some college, no degree 9.5%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 55.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	76.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	75	26.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	155	54.8%
High school	4	1.4%
College / grad school	49	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Professional & management 22.1%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Information 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Other services 5.4%

Construction 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Retail trade 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	72.3%
Service	4.7%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	0.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.7%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	18.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.0

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.7%
High blood pressure	27.3%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.8%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	14.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	7.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.9%
Visited dentist	74.4%
Cholesterol screening	94.0%
Teeth loss	7.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.2%
65 and over	16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.3%
Public insurance	25.9%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,894	93.3%
Spanish	53	2.8%
Other Indo-European	53	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,614	79.5%
Born in same state	1,590	78.3%
Born in different state	1,076	53.0%
Foreign born	24	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	416	20.5%
Not a US citizen	221	53.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	320	15.8%
Italian	130	6.4%
Polish	69	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	1.6%
English	12	0.6%
Dutch	11	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94020

What city is ZIP code 94020 in?

ZIP code 94020 is primarily assigned to La Honda, California.

What county is ZIP code 94020 in?

ZIP code 94020 falls within San Mateo County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 94020?

76% 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 94020?

The median household income in ZIP code 94020 is $250,001, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 94020?

The median home value in ZIP code 94020 is $1,067,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 94020?

ZIP code 94020 has an estimated population of 2,030 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 94020 in?

ZIP code 94020 observes the PST timezone.