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Half Moon Bay, CA
City in San Mateo County, California. ZIP codes: 94019.
Population
11,391
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,825
ZIP codes
1
Half Moon Bay and its ZIP codes
Half Moon Bay at a glance
- Half Moon Bay is about 7.2 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $157,884 a year, 59% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,549,500 (about 2.1 times the California figure) and median rent is $2,433 a month.
Local data for Half Moon Bay, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Half Moon Bay, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$157,884
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$1,549,500
Median rent
$2,433/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
52.4%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,905), Irish Americans (1,201), German Americans (1,143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Mateo County. PPP loans are for Half Moon Bay.
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
How people get to work
Half Moon Bay, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.3%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home25.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Half Moon Bay, 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 zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Half Moon Bay, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Half Moon Bay
1 in or overlapping Half Moon Bay. Population shown
Cities near Half Moon Bay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| El GranadaCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Moss BeachCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.2 |
| HighlandsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.3 |
| MontaraCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Baywood ParkCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| HillsboroughTown | 7.1 mi | 6.2 |
| BelmontCity | 8.2 mi | 4.6 |
| BurlingameCity | 8.7 mi | 4.4 |
| San MateoCity | 8.8 mi | 12.1 |
| MillbraeCity | 8.9 mi | 3.3 |
| Emerald Lake HillsCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.2 |
| San CarlosCity | 9.9 mi | 5.4 |
| PacificaCity | 10 mi | 12.6 |
| San BrunoCity | 10 mi | 5.5 |
| WoodsideTown | 11 mi | 11.5 |
| Foster CityCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Half Moon Bay, CA in?
- Half Moon Bay is in San Mateo County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Half Moon Bay, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Half Moon Bay include 94019.
- What is the population of Half Moon Bay, CA?
- About 11,391 people live in Half Moon Bay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Half Moon Bay?
- Nearby places include El Granada (3.4 mi), Moss Beach (5 mi), Highlands (5.9 mi), Montara (6.1 mi), Baywood Park (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023