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El Granada, CA
Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California. ZIP codes: 94018.
Population
5,232
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,065
ZIP codes
1
El Granada and its ZIP codes
El Granada at a glance
- El Granada is about 4.2 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $213,347 a year, about 2.2 times the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,424,700 (94% above California).
Local data for El Granada, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
El Granada, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$213,347
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$1,424,700
Homeownership
88.5%
Bachelor's or higher
61.0%
Median age
53.7
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (519), Portuguese Americans (431), Italian Americans (421).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Mateo County. PPP loans are for El Granada.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 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
PPP loans
$4.2M
67 loans, 329 jobs reported
How people get to work
El Granada, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.6%
- Carpooled0.3%
- Public transit4.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle2.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home27.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
El Granada, 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
65° / 43°F
26.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in El Granada, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in El Granada
1 in or overlapping El Granada. Population shown
Cities near El Granada
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Moss BeachCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 2.2 |
| MontaraCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.9 |
| Half Moon BayCity | 3.4 mi | 6.2 |
| HillsboroughTown | 6.5 mi | 6.2 |
| HighlandsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.3 |
| MillbraeCity | 6.7 mi | 3.3 |
| Baywood ParkCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| PacificaCity | 7 mi | 12.6 |
| BurlingameCity | 7.4 mi | 4.4 |
| San BrunoCity | 7.7 mi | 5.5 |
| San MateoCity | 8.9 mi | 12.1 |
| BelmontCity | 9.3 mi | 4.6 |
| South San FranciscoCity | 10 mi | 9.2 |
| ColmaTown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| San CarlosCity | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| Foster CityCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is El Granada, CA in?
- El Granada is in San Mateo County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in El Granada, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping El Granada include 94018.
- What is the population of El Granada, CA?
- About 5,232 people live in El Granada, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near El Granada?
- Nearby places include Moss Beach (2.2 mi), Montara (2.8 mi), Half Moon Bay (3.4 mi), Hillsborough (6.5 mi), Highlands (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023