Census ACS 5-year estimates · 2026
The average income for households in California is $140,436, which is 24% higher than the US average.
The median income for households in California is $99,122, which is 23% higher than the US median.
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Explore the richest ZIPs in CaliforniaCalifornia has a population-weighted median household income of $105,266 and mean household income of $137,079 across 1,730 ZIP codes — 20.2% higher than the US average for median income.
$105,266
US ZIP-weighted median: $87,610 · 20.2% higher than the US average
$137,079
US ZIP-weighted mean: $113,774 · 20.5% higher than the US average
$49,550
US per capita: $44,688 · 10.9% higher than the US average
By age of householder
Census ACS table B19049 · 2024 5-year estimates
Gray bar = US median ($45,332)
Gray bar = US median ($90,756)
Gray bar = US median ($97,843)
Gray bar = US median ($58,390)
In California, younger households (householder under 25) report a median income of $52,460. Income peaks for householders aged 45 to 64, at $115,868. Among householders 65 and over, the median falls to $71,089 — a common pattern as people transition from career earnings to retirement income.
Income distribution
Census ACS table B19001 · 13,548,091 households · 2024 5-year estimates
Under $50k
26%
$50k–$99k
25%
$100k–$149k
18%
$150k+
32%
California has 13,548,091 households spread across 16 income brackets. The largest share (21%) falls in the $200,000 or more range. Roughly 50% of households earn $100,000 or more per year. About 26% earn less than $50,000.
Richest ZIP codes are ranked by mean household income among ZCTAs with at least 500 residents. Census suppresses exact medians above $250,000; mean income avoids ties.
| Rank | ZIP | County | Population | Mean income | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94027 | San Mateo County | 7,002 | $579,268 | $250,001 |
| 2 | 94957 | Marin County | 2,321 | $566,431 | $250,001 |
| 3 | 94028 | San Mateo County | 6,531 | $431,349 | $250,001 |
| 4 | 94024 | Santa Clara County | 23,051 | $428,921 | $250,001 |
| 5 | 94022 | Santa Clara County | 20,027 | $413,758 | $250,001 |
| 6 | 94507 | Contra Costa County | 14,586 | $402,056 | $250,001 |
| 7 | 94920 | Marin County | 12,609 | $398,368 | $246,045 |
| 8 | 95030 | Santa Clara County | 13,151 | $390,289 | $250,001 |
| 9 | 94563 | Contra Costa County | 19,378 | $377,388 | $250,001 |
| 10 | 94062 | San Mateo County | 25,759 | $366,176 | $233,262 |
Hero statistics use official Census ACS state totals (tables B19013 and S1902). Figures in this section are population-weighted aggregates of ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) estimates for browsing individual ZIP codes. Page URL: https://resource.skyrocketbpo.com/tools/market-research/us-income-demographics-by-zip-code/california