Sunnyvale, CA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Sunnyvale, CA is an incorporated city located in Santa Clara County in the state of California. Our data estimates 152,703 residents, places it at 37.384°N, 122.026°W, and lists it in Pacific time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Sunnyvale, CA?

What is the population of Sunnyvale, CA?

Sunnyvale has an estimated population of 152,703. That makes it the 48th largest of the 1,470 places we list in California, and the 2nd largest of 23 places in Santa Clara County. The typical place in California has about 3,379 residents, so Sunnyvale is roughly 45.2 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in California with a similar population include Hayward (159,203), Palmdale (155,079), Pomona (151,691), Escondido (151,625), Fairfield (148,683). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Sunnyvale differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Sunnyvale?

Sunnyvale has about 6,931 people per square mile (2,676 per square kilometer), which we classify as an urban core. Within California, it is denser than about 90% of the listed places. Streets at this level typically mix apartment buildings, mixed-use blocks and frequent transit, and many errands can be done on foot. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Sunnyvale use?

The postal data lists 6 ZIP codes for Sunnyvale: 95002, 94089, 94085, 94086, 94087, 94088. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Sunnyvale in?

Sunnyvale is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Bullhead City, AZ, about 445 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Sunnyvale located in California?

Sunnyvale lies in the western part of California, at 37.384° north latitude and 122.026° west longitude. The state capital, Sacramento, is about 87 miles to the north. The closest listed place in another state is Gardnerville Ranchos, NV, roughly 162 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Sunnyvale is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Santa Clara, CA, 3 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Sunnyvale, CA?

The closest listed place to Sunnyvale is Mountain View, CA, 3.2 miles to the west. Of the eight nearest places below, 8 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Sunnyvale in?

Sunnyvale is in Santa Clara County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 06085. The county contains 23 places in our data, 18 of which have their own page here and 5 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include San Jose (1,798,103), Santa Clara (130,365), Gilroy (118,993), Milpitas (84,196), Mountain View (82,739). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Sunnyvale from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Sunnyvale is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 304 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,559 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Sunnyvale?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Sunnyvale: Sunnyvale, TX (6,841). When you search for Sunnyvale, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Sunnyvale in Santa Clara County, California.

Planning a move to Sunnyvale?

If you are weighing Sunnyvale, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. See the cities within 50 miles of Sunnyvale to understand the surrounding region. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.