Pacifica

City in San Mateo County, California

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Pacifica is a city in San Mateo County, California, with 38,640 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Bruno, 3.1 miles NE.

About Pacifica

Pacifica (Spanish: Pacífica, meaning "Peaceful") is a city in San Mateo County, California, United States, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean between San Francisco and Half Moon Bay. As of the 2020 census, Pacifica had a population of 38,640.

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Living in Pacifica

Median household income
$160,523
Median home value
$1,249,800
Median rent
$3,098/mo
Median age
44.6
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Pacifica, CA population

Pacifica had 38,640 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census38,640
Density3,071 per sq mi (1,186 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Pacifica at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Mateo County
TypeCity
Population38,640 (2020)
Land area12.58 sq mi (32.6 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates37.6070° N, 122.4829° W
ZIP code94044
Official websitecityofpacifica.org
Census code (GEOID)0654806

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Pacifica

What county is Pacifica in?

Pacifica is in San Mateo County, California.

What is the population of Pacifica, CA?

38,640 people lived in Pacifica at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Pacifica, CA?

The ZIP code of Pacifica is 94044.

What is the elevation of Pacifica?

82 feet (25 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Pacifica?

San Bruno (3.1 mi), Montara (4.1 mi), Millbrae (4.5 mi), Colma (5.1 mi), Broadmoor (5.8 mi).

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