94043 ZIP Code — Mountain View, CA

Santa Clara County, California

ZIP code 94043 is located in Mountain View, California, within Santa Clara County. It covers approximately 8.46 square miles and serves a population of 32,670 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 650.

About ZIP code 94043

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,562,200. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($174,416) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 94043 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

32,670

population

8.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

94043 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 94043

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mountain View	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

94041 Mountain View (2.2 mi) 94040 Mountain View (2.5 mi) 94306 Palo Alto (3 mi) 94089 Sunnyvale (3.2 mi) 94303 Palo Alto (3.7 mi) 94085 Sunnyvale (3.8 mi) 94086 Sunnyvale (4.4 mi) 94301 Palo Alto (4.5 mi) 94024 Los Altos (4.8 mi) 94305 Stanford (5.1 mi) 94304 Palo Alto (5.1 mi) 94087 Sunnyvale (5.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	32,670
Population density	3,862 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	8.46 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.4192
Longitude	-122.0754
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	16.6%	19.3%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	19.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	28.5%	31.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	35.8%	30.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

32,670

Population

3,862

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$174,416

Median household income

$96,072

Per capita income

$1,562,200

Median home value

$2,839

Median monthly rent

44.5%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

7,330

Housing units

69.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,076

Under 5

1,042

810

5–9

785

932

10–14

903

683

15–19

662

905

20–24

876

3,550

25–34

3,439

3,022

35–44

2,929

1,969

45–54

1,907

833

55–59

807

899

60–64

872

1,109

65–74

1,075

627

75–84

607

178

85+

173

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,522	20.0%
18 and over	26,148	80.0%
65 and over	3,769	11.5%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 37.9%

Asian 29.4%

Two or more races 12.6%

Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

Other race 4%

Black or African American 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	14,018	37.9%
Asian	10,895	29.4%
Two or more races	4,658	12.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4,352	11.8%
Other race	1,487	4%
Black or African American	1,296	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	206	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	110	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.6%	19.3%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	19.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	28.5%	31.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	35.8%	30.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 8.3%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k+ 44.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	8.3%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
$200k+	44.7%
Median income	$174,416

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 1.9%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 11.3%

$1M+ 78.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,562,200
Median rent / month	$2,839
Owner occupied	44.5%
Renter occupied	55.5%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	23.9%
Large apartment buildings	18.1%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	24.9%
1960–1969	17.7%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.4%
1 bedroom	20.3%
2 bedrooms	34.5%
3 bedrooms	31.6%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	41.7%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	13.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.5%
Electricity	40.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,487	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	973	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,972	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,937	22.0%
Households with children under 18	3,665	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,770	20.7%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.5%	32.6%
Married	52.1%	50.5%
Separated	0.9%	0.8%
Widowed	2.2%	6.4%
Divorced	5.3%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 9.7%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 28.4%

Graduate / professional 41.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	69.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	622	8.8%
Kindergarten	316	4.4%
Elementary school	2,787	39.2%
High school	1,323	18.6%
College / grad school	2,054	28.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 24.8%

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Information 16.2%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Retail trade 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 2.3%

Construction 2.1%

Public administration 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	73.4%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	1.9%
Production & transportation	4.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.8%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	5.2%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	24.6%
Other means	7.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.3%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 3.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.9%
Retirement income	14.4%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.0%
High blood pressure	20.8%
High cholesterol	24.2%
Diabetes	6.9%
Heart disease	3.5%
Stroke	1.7%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	14.4%
Kidney disease	1.9%
Pulmonary disease	3.3%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.7%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	14.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.8%
Depression	13.8%
Fair or poor health	8.5%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	6.4%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.9%
Visited dentist	69.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	6.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	746	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.2%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	4.1%
65 and over	27.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.4%
Public insurance	20.0%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	30,552	93.5%
Spanish	4,742	15.5%
Other Indo-European	1,826	6.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	703	2.3%
Other languages	2,192	7.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,447	59.5%
Born in same state	18,758	57.4%
Born in different state	12,099	37.0%
Foreign born	689	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	13,223	40.5%
Not a US citizen	5,730	43.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,881	5.8%
French	1,551	4.7%
Arab	945	2.9%
English	390	1.2%
Polish	382	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	177	0.5%
Irish	160	0.5%
Norwegian	91	0.3%
German	83	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94043

What city is ZIP code 94043 in?

ZIP code 94043 is primarily assigned to Mountain View, California.

What county is ZIP code 94043 in?

ZIP code 94043 falls within Santa Clara County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 94043?

70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 94043 mostly rentals?

56% of occupied units in ZIP code 94043 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 94043?

The median household income in ZIP code 94043 is $174,416, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 94043?

The median home value in ZIP code 94043 is $1,562,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 94043 in?

ZIP code 94043 observes the PST timezone.