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Pacifica, CA
City in San Mateo County, California. ZIP codes: 94044.
Population
37,261
Land area
12.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,961
ZIP codes
1
Pacifica and its ZIP codes
Pacifica at a glance
- Pacifica is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 229th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $160,523 a year, 62% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,249,800 (70% above California) and median rent is $3,098 a month.
Local data for Pacifica, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pacifica, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$160,523
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$1,249,800
Median rent
$3,098/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
48.9%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,370), German Americans (3,907), Mexican Americans (3,343).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Mateo County. PPP loans are for Pacifica.
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
$5.1B
FY 2026, $6,619 per person
PPP loans
$41.2M
961 loans, 5,072 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pacifica, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.1%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit3.8%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home23.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pacifica, 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
69° / 45°F
31.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pacifica, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.7%
U.S. 33.3% -9.6 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Pacifica
1 in or overlapping Pacifica. Population shown
Cities near Pacifica
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San BrunoCity | 2.5 mi | 5.5 |
| MillbraeCity | 4.1 mi | 3.3 |
| ColmaTown | 4.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Daly CityCity | 4.4 mi | 7.6 |
| South San FranciscoCity | 4.5 mi | 9.2 |
| MontaraCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 3.9 |
| BroadmoorCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| BrisbaneCity | 6.3 mi | 3 |
| BurlingameCity | 6.4 mi | 4.4 |
| El GranadaCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 4.9 |
| Moss BeachCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.2 |
| HillsboroughTown | 7.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Baywood ParkCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| HighlandsCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.3 |
| San FranciscoCity | 9.9 mi | 46.7 |
| San MateoCity | 10 mi | 12.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pacifica, CA in?
- Pacifica is in San Mateo County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Pacifica, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pacifica include 94044.
- What is the population of Pacifica, CA?
- About 37,261 people live in Pacifica, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pacifica?
- Nearby places include San Bruno (2.5 mi), Millbrae (4.1 mi), Colma (4.3 mi), Daly City (4.4 mi), South San Francisco (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023