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Saratoga, CA
City in Santa Clara County, California. ZIP codes: 95070.
Population
30,319
Land area
12.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,373
ZIP codes
1
Saratoga and its ZIP codes
Saratoga at a glance
- Saratoga is about 9.4 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 269th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Saratoga, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saratoga, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
86.4%
Bachelor's or higher
81.1%
Median age
51.7
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (9,151), Indian Americans (5,362), German Americans (1,810).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Clara County. PPP loans are for Saratoga.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$211,900
1,119,582 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$157,620
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$13.2B
FY 2026, $6,812 per person
PPP loans
$65.7M
949 loans, 6,791 jobs reported
How people get to work
Saratoga, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.7%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home37.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saratoga, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
8,141
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 40°F
22.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saratoga, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
17.6%
U.S. 33.3% -15.7 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
5.1%
U.S. 12.8% -7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.6%
U.S. 11.1% -8.5 pts
ZIP codes in Saratoga
1 in or overlapping Saratoga. Population shown
Cities near Saratoga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Monte SerenoCity | 2.9 mi | 1.6 |
| CupertinoCity | 3.4 mi | 11.3 |
| CampbellCity | 4.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Los GatosTown | 5.2 mi | 11.6 |
| Cambrian ParkCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| FruitdaleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| BurbankCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| LoyolaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Lexington HillsCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4.7 |
| Santa ClaraCity | 8.1 mi | 18.3 |
| Los AltosCity | 8.2 mi | 6.5 |
| SunnyvaleCity | 8.4 mi | 22.1 |
| Los Altos HillsTown | 9.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 10 mi | 12 |
| Boulder CreekCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.5 |
| LompicoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saratoga, CA in?
- Saratoga is in Santa Clara County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Saratoga, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Saratoga include 95070.
- What is the population of Saratoga, CA?
- About 30,319 people live in Saratoga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saratoga?
- Nearby places include Monte Sereno (2.9 mi), Cupertino (3.4 mi), Campbell (4.5 mi), Los Gatos (5.2 mi), Cambrian Park (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023