Moss Beach
Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California
Moss Beach is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Mateo County, California, with 3,214 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. The nearest town is El Granada, 1.8 miles E.
- 3,214residents (2020 Census)
- 66 ftelevation · 20 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 1,436 / sq mipopulation density
- 94018ZIP code
About Moss Beach
Moss Beach is a coastal census-designated place in San Mateo County, California, United States, with a year 2020 census population of 3,214. Located in Moss Beach are the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, a marine sanctuary; the Half Moon Bay Airport, the historic Moss Beach Distillery; and the Seal Cove Inn, a destination lodging property. Moss Beach has a cool coastal microclimate that gives a sense of separation from the nearby metropolitan San Francisco Bay Area and assures that summer temperatures are generally mild.
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- Median household income
- $99,680
- Median home value
- $1,123,100
- Median age
- 47.1
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Moss Beach had 3,214 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,214 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,436 per sq mi (555 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Moss Beach at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Mateo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,214 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.24 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5133° N, 122.4984° W |
| ZIP code | 94018 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0649446 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Moss Beach
- El Granada1.8 mi E
- Montara2.4 mi N
- Half Moon Bay4.5 mi SE
- Pacifica6.5 mi N
- Millbrae7.9 mi NE
- Hillsborough8.2 mi E
- Highlands8.4 mi E
- San Bruno8.6 mi NE
- Baywood Park8.7 mi E
- Burlingame9.1 mi NE
- San Mateo10.8 mi E
- Belmont11.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Moss Beach
What county is Moss Beach in?
Moss Beach is in San Mateo County, California.
What is the population of Moss Beach, CA?
3,214 people lived in Moss Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Moss Beach, CA?
The ZIP code of Moss Beach is 94018.
What is the elevation of Moss Beach?
66 feet (20 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Moss Beach?
El Granada (1.8 mi), Montara (2.4 mi), Half Moon Bay (4.5 mi), Pacifica (6.5 mi), Millbrae (7.9 mi).
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