94085 ZIP Code — Sunnyvale, CA

Santa Clara County, California

ZIP code 94085 is located in Sunnyvale, California, within Santa Clara County. It covers approximately 3.51 square miles and serves a population of 22,996 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 408/669/650.

About ZIP code 94085

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,495,000. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($168,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 94085 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

22,996

population

3.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

94085 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 94085

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sunnyvale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

94086 Sunnyvale (1.4 mi) 94089 Sunnyvale (2.5 mi) 94087 Sunnyvale (2.5 mi) 95054 Santa Clara (3.1 mi) 94041 Mountain View (3.2 mi) 95051 Santa Clara (3.2 mi) 94043 Mountain View (3.8 mi) 94040 Mountain View (3.9 mi) 95050 Santa Clara (4.4 mi) 95134 San Jose (4.6 mi) 95053 Santa Clara (5.1 mi) 95129 San Jose (5.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22,996
Population density	6,552 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	3.51 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.3886
Longitude	-122.0168
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	408/669/650

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.7%	19.3%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	19.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	31.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	31.3%	30.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

22,996

Population

6,552

People per sq mi

32.9

Median age

$168,250

Median household income

$85,066

Per capita income

$1,495,000

Median home value

$3,087

Median monthly rent

39.3%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

4,084

Housing units

59.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

905

Under 5

679

631

5–9

473

409

10–14

306

462

15–19

347

933

20–24

699

3,982

25–34

2,985

2,067

35–44

1,550

1,349

45–54

1,012

794

55–59

596

531

60–64

398

677

65–74

508

281

75–84

211

121

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,946	17.2%
18 and over	19,050	82.8%
65 and over	1,888	8.2%
Median age	32.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Asian 37.2%

Hispanic or Latino 20.1%

White 18.3%

Other race 14.2%

Two or more races 8.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Asian	10,692	37.2%
Hispanic or Latino	5,767	20.1%
White	5,269	18.3%
Other race	4,093	14.2%
Two or more races	2,558	8.9%
Black or African American	226	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	154	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.7%	19.3%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	19.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	31.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	31.3%	30.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 7.2%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k+ 39.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	7.2%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	14.7%
$200k+	39.7%
Median income	$168,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 0.3%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 0.5%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

$1M+ 85.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,495,000
Median rent / month	$3,087
Owner occupied	39.3%
Renter occupied	60.7%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	28.1%
Large apartment buildings	26.4%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	14.5%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	17.9%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.0%
1 bedroom	22.7%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	29.0%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.6%
Electricity	50.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	1.0%
No fuel used	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,827	42.8%
Cohabiting couple	823	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	2,618	29.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,684	18.8%
Households with children under 18	2,432	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,193	13.3%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.9%	30.0%
Married	41.7%	54.5%
Separated	1.0%	1.5%
Widowed	1.5%	4.9%
Divorced	6.8%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 9.7%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 38.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	59.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	522	12.6%
Kindergarten	351	8.5%
Elementary school	1,127	27.2%
High school	768	18.5%
College / grad school	1,379	33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 28.6%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Information 11.5%

Retail trade 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Construction 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Other services 2.0%

Public administration 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.9%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	6.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.5%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.2%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	4.6%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	25.4%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 12.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.0%
Retirement income	9.7%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.1%
High blood pressure	18.5%
High cholesterol	21.9%
Diabetes	6.8%
Heart disease	2.9%
Stroke	1.5%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	11.8%
Kidney disease	1.7%
Pulmonary disease	3.0%
Cancer	3.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.2%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	13.3%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	6.6%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	59.8%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	7.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	424	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	20.2%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,412	93.1%
Spanish	4,856	22.7%
Other Indo-European	2,063	9.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	296	1.4%
Other languages	2,431	11.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,778	46.9%
Born in same state	10,368	45.1%
Born in different state	7,993	34.8%
Foreign born	410	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	12,218	53.1%
Not a US citizen	3,762	30.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	767	3.3%
Arab	421	1.8%
French	402	1.7%
Polish	142	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	56	0.2%
English	53	0.2%
German	42	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94085

What city is ZIP code 94085 in?

ZIP code 94085 is primarily assigned to Sunnyvale, California.

What county is ZIP code 94085 in?

ZIP code 94085 falls within Santa Clara County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 94085?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 94085 mostly rentals?

61% of occupied units in ZIP code 94085 are renter-occupied.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 94085?

Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 94085 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 94085?

The median household income in ZIP code 94085 is $168,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 94085 in?

ZIP code 94085 observes the PST timezone.