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Menlo Park, CA
City in San Mateo County, California. ZIP codes: 94025.
Population
32,727
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
3,276
ZIP codes
1
Menlo Park and its ZIP codes
Menlo Park at a glance
- Menlo Park is about 13 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 251st most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $210,025 a year, about 2.1 times the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is $3,239 a month.
Local data for Menlo Park, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Menlo Park, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$210,025
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$3,239/mo
Homeownership
54.2%
Bachelor's or higher
72.5%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,951), Irish Americans (3,328), German Americans (3,163).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Mateo County. PPP loans are for Menlo Park.
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
$196M
1,476 loans, 15,540 jobs reported
How people get to work
Menlo Park, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.4%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle8.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home32.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Menlo Park, 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
79° / 39°F
15.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Menlo Park, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.3%
U.S. 33.3% -11.0 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
6.5%
U.S. 12.8% -6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Menlo Park
1 in or overlapping Menlo Park. Population shown
Cities near Menlo Park
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East Palo AltoCity | 1.3 mi | 2.5 |
| North Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.2 |
| StanfordCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2.8 |
| AthertonTown | 2.8 mi | 5 |
| West Menlo ParkCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Redwood CityCity | 3.6 mi | 19.3 |
| LaderaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 5.4 mi | 12 |
| Emerald Lake HillsCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| San CarlosCity | 6 mi | 5.4 |
| Palo AltoCity | 6.1 mi | 24.1 |
| WoodsideTown | 6.2 mi | 11.5 |
| Los Altos HillsTown | 6.5 mi | 9.1 |
| Los AltosCity | 7.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Portola ValleyTown | 7.4 mi | 9.1 |
| NewarkCity | 8.4 mi | 13.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Menlo Park, CA in?
- Menlo Park is in San Mateo County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Menlo Park, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Menlo Park include 94025.
- What is the population of Menlo Park, CA?
- About 32,727 people live in Menlo Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Menlo Park?
- Nearby places include East Palo Alto (1.3 mi), North Fair Oaks (2.5 mi), Stanford (2.6 mi), Atherton (2.8 mi), West Menlo Park (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023