ZIP Code 94303 Demographics & Data

Palo Alto, CA (ZIP Code 94303) Data

California

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 94303

The ZIP Code 94303 is associated with the city of Palo Alto in California in San Mateo County. Median househould income is at $105,763, with an estimated 7% of the population living below the poverty line. Approximately 47.5% of residents in this California region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $52,270. The median age in ZIP Code 94303 is approximately 34.1 years, with 12.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 48,244.

Population in 94303

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 94303 is 48,244.

Palo Alto, CA

The 94303 ZIP Code is associated with Palo Alto, CA in San Mateo County.

Area Codes associated with 94303

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 94303 include 650.

Sunrise / Sunset in 94303

Sunrise: 6:54 am
Sunset: 7:09 pm
Sunrise in 94303 6:54 am
Sunrise in 94303 7:09 pm

Weather forecast for 94303

Tonight's forecast for 94303: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Current air quality in 94303

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 94303 Good

Internet in 94303

An estimated 86.9% of households in ZIP Code 94303 have broadband Internet service, while about 96.4% have a computer.

Gender in 94303

Females comprise about 49.4% of the overall population in ZIP Code 94303, while males account for approximately 50.6%.

Health Insurance in 94303

Approximately 11.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 94303 (Palo Alto, CA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 94303

The median household income in ZIP Code 94303 is $105,763, while the region's mean household income is $170,556. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $52,270. The per capita income in ZIP Code 94303 of $52,270 is approximately 41.44% more than the per capita income in California overall of $36,955. An estimated 7.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 25.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.8% of the population in 94303 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 14.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.9% of 94303 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 94303. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 94303

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 4.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 8.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 10.9%
$200,000 or more per year 27.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 94303

In ZIP Code 94303, 78.8% of the population graduated high school, while 47.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 14.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 27.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 15.4% in this San Mateo County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 94303

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 14.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 15.4%
Some college, no degree 12.4%
Associate's degree 3.5%
Bachelor's degree 20.5%
Graduate or professional degree 27.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 94303. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 94303

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 94303, 94.9% is one race, while 5.1% are two or more races. Approximately 42.0% of 94303 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 94303 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (45.5%), followed by Some other race (24.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 94303. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 94303

Industry Percent
White 45.5%
Black or African American 9.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 21.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3.5%
Some other race 24.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 94303

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 94303, an estimated 36.4% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 13.5% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this San Mateo County region.

Age of Housing in 94303

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 13.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 4.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 6.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 10.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 36.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 9.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 2.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 94303. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 94303

Residents of ZIP Code 94303 are younger than average. The median age of 34.1 years in ZIP Code 94303 is approximately 10.5% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 94303 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 94303 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 94303. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 94303

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.7%
5 to 9 years 7.7%
10 to 14 years 7.8%
15 to 19 years 7.5%
20 to 24 years 6.7%
25 to 34 years 14.9%
35 to 44 years 14.1%
45 to 54 years 15.1%
55 to 59 years 4.7%
60 to 64 years 4.1%
65 to 74 years 6.1%
75 to 84 years 3.1%
85 years and over 1.6%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 94303 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 94303. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 94303

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 94303 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 94303 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 94303 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 94303

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 94303. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 94303. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 94303

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 94303

In 94303, 68.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.3 minutes. Approximately 24.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 94303 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 17.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 94303 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 94303. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 94303

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 6.6%
Manufacturing 10.5%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Retail trade 7.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.0%
Information 7.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 24.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.0%
Other services, except public administration 4.9%
Public administration 1.3%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 94303

In ZIP Code 94303, 41.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 38.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 12.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this San Mateo County region.

Language Spoken in 94303

Language Spoken Percent
English only 41.7%
Spanish 38.2%
Other Indo-European languages 6.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 12.4%
Other languages 1.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 94303. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 94303 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 94303, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 94303 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this San Mateo County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 94303. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 94303

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 235
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 165
Debt collection 40
Checking or savings account 32
Credit card or prepaid card 12
Other 34
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 94303

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 187
Improper use of your report 105
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 59
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 42
Attempts to collect debt not owed 29
Other 96
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 94303. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 94303 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 94303 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 43.45% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 10.32% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 94303. This visualizes electricity rates in 94303 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 94303

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 94303 15.59¢/kWh 14.08¢/kWh 8.98¢/kWh
California 32.99¢/kWh 26.11¢/kWh 22.54¢/kWh
United States 16.41¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 94303

Month ZIP Code 94303 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.38 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.79 3 6.31
Mar 5.8 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.46 5.13 7.3
May 6.62 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.86 5.72 6.95
Jul 7.05 6.22 6.51
Aug 7.18 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.88 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.03 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.82 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.04 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 94303. This visualizes solar power levels in 94303 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.