Colma
Town in San Mateo County, California
Colma is a town in San Mateo County, California, with 1,507 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Daly City, 1.9 miles N.
- 1,507residents (2020 Census)
- 121 ftelevation · 37 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 797 / sq mipopulation density
- 94014main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Colma
Colma (Ohlone for 'springs') is a small incorporated town in San Mateo County, California, United States, on the San Francisco Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 1,507 at the 2020 census. The town was founded as a necropolis in 1924.
With most of Colma's land dedicated to cemeteries, the population of the dead—not specifically known but speculated to be around 1.5 million—outnumbers that of the living by a ratio of nearly a thousand to one. This has led to Colma being called "the City of the Silent" and has given rise to a humorous motto, formerly featured on the city's website: "It's great to be alive in Colma".
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Living in Colma
- Median household income
- $148,295
- Median home value
- $1,062,000
- Median rent
- $2,303/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Colma had 1,507 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,507 |
|---|---|
| Density | 797 per sq mi (308 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colma at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Mateo County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,507 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.89 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6767° N, 122.4528° W |
| ZIP codes | 94014, 94015 |
| Official website | colma.ca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0614736 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colma
- Daly City1.9 mi N
- Broadmoor1.9 mi NW
- San Bruno3.7 mi S
- Brisbane3.8 mi E
- South San Francisco4.4 mi E
- Pacifica5.1 mi S
- Millbrae6.0 mi SE
- Burlingame7.7 mi SE
- Montara9.1 mi S
- Hillsborough9.7 mi SE
- San Mateo11.2 mi SE
- El Granada11.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Colma
What county is Colma in?
Colma is in San Mateo County, California.
What is the population of Colma, CA?
1,507 people lived in Colma at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colma, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94014. Other ZIP codes: 94015.
What is the elevation of Colma?
121 feet (37 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colma?
Daly City (1.9 mi), Broadmoor (1.9 mi), San Bruno (3.7 mi), Brisbane (3.8 mi), South San Francisco (4.4 mi).
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