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San Bruno, CA
City in San Mateo County, California. ZIP codes: 94066.
Population
42,307
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
7,708
ZIP codes
1
San Bruno and its ZIP codes
San Bruno at a glance
- San Bruno is about 31 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 216th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $141,272 a year, 43% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,207,500 (64% above California) and median rent is $2,773 a month.
Local data for San Bruno, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
San Bruno, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$141,272
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$1,207,500
Median rent
$2,773/mo
Homeownership
62.1%
Bachelor's or higher
45.2%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,382), Chinese Americans (5,797), Filipino Americans (4,409).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Mateo County. PPP loans are for San Bruno.
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
$67.8M
1,246 loans, 8,046 jobs reported
How people get to work
San Bruno, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.5%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
San Bruno, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Bruno, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.8%
U.S. 33.3% -10.5 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in San Bruno
1 in or overlapping San Bruno. Population shown
Cities near San Bruno
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MillbraeCity | 2.2 mi | 3.3 |
| South San FranciscoCity | 2.4 mi | 9.2 |
| PacificaCity | 2.5 mi | 12.6 |
| ColmaTown | 3.9 mi | 1.9 |
| BurlingameCity | 4.4 mi | 4.4 |
| BrisbaneCity | 4.8 mi | 3 |
| Daly CityCity | 4.9 mi | 7.6 |
| BroadmoorCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.4 |
| HillsboroughTown | 6.2 mi | 6.2 |
| MontaraCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.9 |
| El GranadaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Baywood ParkCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.5 |
| San MateoCity | 8.2 mi | 12.1 |
| HighlandsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Moss BeachCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.2 |
| San FranciscoCity | 9.3 mi | 46.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Bruno, CA in?
- San Bruno is in San Mateo County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in San Bruno, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping San Bruno include 94066.
- What is the population of San Bruno, CA?
- About 42,307 people live in San Bruno, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Bruno?
- Nearby places include Millbrae (2.2 mi), South San Francisco (2.4 mi), Pacifica (2.5 mi), Colma (3.9 mi), Burlingame (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023