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Sunnyvale, CA
City in Santa Clara County, California. ZIP codes: 94085, 94086, 94087, 94089.
Population
154,236
Land area
22.1sq mi
People per sq mi
6,992
ZIP codes
4
Sunnyvale and its ZIP codes
Sunnyvale at a glance
- Sunnyvale is about 28 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 37th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $186,170, 88% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,801,800 (about 2.5 times the California figure) and median rent is $3,039 a month.
Local data for Sunnyvale, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sunnyvale, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$186,170
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$1,801,800
Median rent
$3,039/mo
Homeownership
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher
69.3%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (27,642), Chinese Americans (26,948), Mexican Americans (18,567).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Clara County. PPP loans are for Sunnyvale.
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
$13.2B
FY 2026, $6,812 per person
PPP loans
$335M
3,348 loans, 30,091 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sunnyvale, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.7%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit3.9%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home29.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sunnyvale, 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
77° / 42°F
13.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sunnyvale, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
19.7%
U.S. 33.3% -13.6 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
6.7%
U.S. 12.8% -6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Sunnyvale
4 in or overlapping Sunnyvale. Population shown
Cities near Sunnyvale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Santa ClaraCity | 3.4 mi | 18.3 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 4.4 mi | 12 |
| LoyolaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Los AltosCity | 5.3 mi | 6.5 |
| CupertinoCity | 6 mi | 11.3 |
| BurbankCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| FruitdaleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Los Altos HillsTown | 7.3 mi | 9.1 |
| MilpitasCity | 7.8 mi | 13.5 |
| CampbellCity | 8.4 mi | 6.1 |
| SaratogaCity | 8.4 mi | 12.8 |
| East Palo AltoCity | 8.5 mi | 2.5 |
| StanfordCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Palo AltoCity | 9.1 mi | 24.1 |
| NewarkCity | 9.1 mi | 13.9 |
| Menlo ParkCity | 9.3 mi | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunnyvale, CA in?
- Sunnyvale is in Santa Clara County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Sunnyvale, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sunnyvale include 94085, 94086, 94087, 94089.
- What is the population of Sunnyvale, CA?
- About 154,236 people live in Sunnyvale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunnyvale?
- Nearby places include Santa Clara (3.4 mi), Mountain View (4.4 mi), Loyola (5.2 mi), Los Altos (5.3 mi), Cupertino (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023