| ZIP Code | 94306 |
| ZIP Code Name | Palo Alto |
| Primary County | Santa Clara County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 28,394 |
| Area Code(s) | 650 |
| Current Time | PDT |
94306 is a United States ZIP Code located in Palo Alto California. Portions of 94306 are also in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills and Mountain View. 94306 is entirely within Santa Clara County. 94306 is within the Metro Bay Area.
94306 can be classified socioeconically as a Upper Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in California based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 94306 have at least a Bachelor Degree. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 94306 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 94306 is Asian. The current unemployment level in 94306 is 2.2%.
| Population | 28,394 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.76% |
| Population Density | 7,618 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,675 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 25.9% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $185,588 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $300,980 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 2.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 51.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Asian - 44.73% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,477 | 51.86% |
| Black | 612 | 2.19% |
| Hispanic | 2,176 | 7.79% |
| Asian | 10,448 | 37.43% |
| Native American | 184 | 0.66% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.07% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,486 | 33.5% |
| Black | 76 | 1.71% |
| Hispanic | 609 | 13.73% |
| Asian | 2,224 | 50.14% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 36 | 0.81% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 294 | 1.63% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,081 | 28.17% |
| High School Diploma | 1,115 | 6.18% |
| No High School Diploma | 167 | 0.93% |
| GED or Alternate | 45 | 0.25% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,647 | 9.13% |
| Associates Degree | 978 | 5.42% |
| Masters Degree | 4,645 | 25.75% |
| Professional Degree | 1,429 | 7.92% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2,631 | 14.59% |
| Coordinates | 37.41576004,-122.12932587 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 94306 | |
| Region | Metro Bay Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA |
| Time Zone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Area | 4 Square Miles |
| US Congressional Districts in 94306 | |
| California State Senate Districts in 94306 | |
| California State Assembly Districts in 94306 |
| School Districts in 94306 | |
| Elementary Schools in 94306 | |
| Middle Schools in 94306 | |
| High Schools in 94306 |