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Millbrae, CA
City in San Mateo County, California. ZIP codes: 94030.
Population
22,689
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
6,941
ZIP codes
1
Millbrae and its ZIP codes
Millbrae at a glance
- Millbrae is about 28 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $163,476 a year, 65% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,934,900 (about 2.6 times the California figure) and median rent is $3,272 a month.
Local data for Millbrae, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Millbrae, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$163,476
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$1,934,900
Median rent
$3,272/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
52.7%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (6,764), Mexican Americans (1,396), Italian Americans (1,382).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Mateo County. PPP loans are for Millbrae.
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
$5.06B
FY 2026, $6,619 per person
PPP loans
$55.28M
899 loans, 6,520 jobs reported
How people get to work
Millbrae, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.0%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit7.5%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home22.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Millbrae, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Millbrae, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
19.1%
U.S. 33.3% -14.2 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
7.7%
U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Millbrae
1 in or overlapping Millbrae. Population shown
Cities near Millbrae
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San BrunoCity | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
| BurlingameCity | 2.3 mi | 4.4 |
| South San FranciscoCity | 3.8 mi | 9.2 |
| HillsboroughTown | 3.9 mi | 6.2 |
| PacificaCity | 4.1 mi | 12.6 |
| Baywood ParkCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| San MateoCity | 6 mi | 12.1 |
| MontaraCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 3.9 |
| ColmaTown | 6.1 mi | 1.9 |
| HighlandsCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.3 |
| BrisbaneCity | 6.3 mi | 3 |
| El GranadaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Daly CityCity | 7.2 mi | 7.6 |
| BroadmoorCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Moss BeachCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.2 |
| BelmontCity | 8.1 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Millbrae, CA in?
- Millbrae is in San Mateo County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Millbrae, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Millbrae include 94030.
- What is the population of Millbrae, CA?
- About 22,689 people live in Millbrae, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Millbrae?
- Nearby places include San Bruno (2.2 mi), Burlingame (2.3 mi), South San Francisco (3.8 mi), Hillsborough (3.9 mi), Pacifica (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023