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Burlingame, CA
City in San Mateo County, California. ZIP codes: 94010.
Population
30,525
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
6,948
ZIP codes
1
Burlingame and its ZIP codes
Burlingame at a glance
- Burlingame is about 28 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 268th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $174,000 a year, 76% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is $2,785 a month.
Local data for Burlingame, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burlingame, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$174,000
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$2,785/mo
Homeownership
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher
64.2%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (3,746), Irish Americans (2,955), German Americans (2,839).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Mateo County. PPP loans are for Burlingame.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$214,295
411,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$179,656
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.1B
FY 2026, $6,619 per person
How people get to work
Burlingame, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.3%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit6.2%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home27.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burlingame, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
690
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
3,346
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / 45°F
19.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burlingame, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.7%
U.S. 33.3% -11.6 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
7.2%
U.S. 12.8% -5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Burlingame
1 in or overlapping Burlingame. Population shown
Cities near Burlingame
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HillsboroughTown | 2.2 mi | 6.2 |
| MillbraeCity | 2.3 mi | 3.3 |
| San MateoCity | 3.8 mi | 12.1 |
| Baywood ParkCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.5 |
| San BrunoCity | 4.4 mi | 5.5 |
| HighlandsCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.3 |
| South San FranciscoCity | 5.2 mi | 9.2 |
| Foster CityCity | 5.9 mi | 3.8 |
| BelmontCity | 6.1 mi | 4.6 |
| PacificaCity | 6.4 mi | 12.6 |
| El GranadaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.9 |
| MontaraCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.9 |
| BrisbaneCity | 7.6 mi | 3 |
| ColmaTown | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| San CarlosCity | 8.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Half Moon BayCity | 8.7 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burlingame, CA in?
- Burlingame is in San Mateo County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Burlingame, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Burlingame include 94010.
- What is the population of Burlingame, CA?
- About 30,525 people live in Burlingame, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burlingame?
- Nearby places include Hillsborough (2.2 mi), Millbrae (2.3 mi), San Mateo (3.8 mi), Baywood Park (4 mi), San Bruno (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023