Pacifica
City in San Mateo County, California

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.
- 38,640residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 12.6 sq miland area · 32.6 km²
- 3,071 / sq mipopulation density
- 94044ZIP code
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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- 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 had 38,640 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 38,640 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,071 per sq mi (1,186 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pacifica at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Mateo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 38,640 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.58 sq mi (32.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6070° N, 122.4829° W |
| ZIP code | 94044 |
| Official website | cityofpacifica.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0654806 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pacifica
- San Bruno3.1 mi NE
- Montara4.1 mi S
- Millbrae4.5 mi E
- Colma5.1 mi N
- Broadmoor5.8 mi N
- El Granada6.5 mi S
- Moss Beach6.5 mi S
- Daly City6.6 mi N
- Burlingame6.6 mi E
- South San Francisco6.7 mi NE
- Brisbane7.2 mi NE
- Hillsborough7.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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