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Stanford, CA
Census-designated place in Santa Clara County, California. ZIP codes: 94305.
Population
18,662
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
6,785
ZIP codes
1
Stanford and its ZIP codes
Stanford at a glance
- Stanford is about 27 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,208 a year, 24% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is $1,976 a month.
Local data for Stanford, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanford, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,208
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$1,976/mo
Homeownership
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher
92.3%
Median age
22.0
Average commute
14.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (1,881), German Americans (1,648), Mexican Americans (1,596).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Clara County. PPP loans are for Stanford.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 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
$13.19B
FY 2026, $6,812 per person
PPP loans
$7.57M
62 loans, 614 jobs reported
How people get to work
Stanford, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone13.9%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked23.9%
- Bicycle31.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
- Worked from home20.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanford, 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
79° / 39°F
15.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanford, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.2%
U.S. 33.3% -11.1 pts
Diabetes
3.3%
U.S. 12.1% -8.8 pts
Smoking
7.8%
U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Stanford
1 in or overlapping Stanford. Population shown
Cities near Stanford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West Menlo ParkCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.5 |
| LaderaCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.4 |
| AthertonTown | 2.6 mi | 5 |
| Menlo ParkCity | 2.6 mi | 10 |
| Palo AltoCity | 3.4 mi | 24.1 |
| East Palo AltoCity | 3.5 mi | 2.5 |
| North Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Los Altos HillsTown | 4.2 mi | 9.1 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 4.4 mi | 12 |
| WoodsideTown | 4.8 mi | 11.5 |
| Portola ValleyTown | 4.9 mi | 9.1 |
| Los AltosCity | 5.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Redwood CityCity | 5.5 mi | 19.3 |
| Emerald Lake HillsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.2 |
| LoyolaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| San CarlosCity | 7 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanford, CA in?
- Stanford is in Santa Clara County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Stanford, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Stanford include 94305.
- What is the population of Stanford, CA?
- About 18,662 people live in Stanford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanford?
- Nearby places include West Menlo Park (2 mi), Ladera (2.3 mi), Atherton (2.6 mi), Menlo Park (2.6 mi), Palo Alto (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023