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Moss Beach, CA
Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California. ZIP codes: 94038.
Population
2,683
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,199
ZIP codes
1
Moss Beach and its ZIP codes
Moss Beach at a glance
- Moss Beach is about 4.8 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $99,680, close to the California median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,123,100 (53% above California).
Local data for Moss Beach, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moss Beach, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,680
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$1,123,100
Homeownership
99.0%
Bachelor's or higher
47.1%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
32.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (985), German Americans (170), Irish Americans (139).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Mateo County. PPP loans are for Moss Beach.
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
Moss Beach, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.4%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home25.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moss Beach, 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 Moss Beach, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.4%
U.S. 33.3% -7.9 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Moss Beach
1 in or overlapping Moss Beach. Population shown
Cities near Moss Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| El GranadaCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 4.9 |
| MontaraCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3.9 |
| Half Moon BayCity | 5 mi | 6.2 |
| PacificaCity | 7.1 mi | 12.6 |
| MillbraeCity | 8 mi | 3.3 |
| San BrunoCity | 8.5 mi | 5.5 |
| HillsboroughTown | 8.6 mi | 6.2 |
| HighlandsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Baywood ParkCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| BurlingameCity | 9.1 mi | 4.4 |
| South San FranciscoCity | 11 mi | 9.2 |
| San MateoCity | 11 mi | 12.1 |
| Daly CityCity | 11 mi | 7.6 |
| ColmaTown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| BelmontCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| BroadmoorCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moss Beach, CA in?
- Moss Beach is in San Mateo County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Moss Beach, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Moss Beach include 94038.
- What is the population of Moss Beach, CA?
- About 2,683 people live in Moss Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moss Beach?
- Nearby places include El Granada (2.2 mi), Montara (2.3 mi), Half Moon Bay (5 mi), Pacifica (7.1 mi), Millbrae (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023