South San Francisco, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in South San Francisco

South San Francisco ZIP code: 94080.

Distances are straight-line from Freedom to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in South San Francisco: those whose USPS city name is South San Francisco (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps South San Francisco (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

Freedom and South San Francisco on the map

Measured in a straight line, South San Francisco is about 59 miles northwest of Freedom. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. South San Francisco belongs to San Mateo County, while Freedom is in Santa Cruz County. Of the 134 places on this site's list, South San Francisco ranks 131st in distance from Freedom. On a map, Lexington Hills, Los Altos Hills, West Menlo Park, and Atherton sit roughly between Freedom and South San Francisco. Freedom uses area code 831 and South San Francisco uses 650. Nearest to Freedom on this site's list: Amesti, Watsonville, La Selva Beach, and Corralitos.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

About South San Francisco

South San Francisco is a city in San Mateo County. South San Francisco covers about 9.2 square miles and has about 65,596 residents, roughly 7,130 per square mile. Phone numbers in South San Francisco use area code 650. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Daly City (about 101,418 residents), roughly 6 miles northwest.

Around South San Francisco

Next to and around South San Francisco you will find Tanforan, Brisbane, San Bruno, Colma, Burlingame, Daly City, and Hillsborough.

Parks near the center of South San Francisco include Point San Bruno Park, Oyster Point Marina Park, Jack Drago Park, and Gardiner Park.

Public schools near the center of South San Francisco include Martin Elementary, Brisbane Elementary, and Spruce Elementary.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the South San Francisco city guide.

The houses of South San Francisco

South San Francisco has about 23,079 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. Half the homes date from 1963 or earlier; 74% were built before 1980. 60% of the housing is single-family detached houses. Where many homes are older, original springs, cables and openers are more likely to be near the end of their service life.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for South San Francisco.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of South San Francisco is about 12 feet above sea level (USGS). Freedom is at about 171 feet, which puts South San Francisco about 150 feet lower.

Close to South San Francisco

These places sit nearest South San Francisco and also have a page on this site:

• San Bruno 4 mi
• Millbrae 4 mi
• Burlingame 5 mi
• Pacifica 6 mi
• Hillsborough 7 mi
• San Mateo 7 mi
• Montara 10 mi
• San Carlos 12 mi
• Redwood City 13 mi
• Half Moon Bay 13 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on broken spring replacement, new garage doors, snapped cables, off-track doors, and emergency repair explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

To check whether garage door service reaches your South San Francisco address, call the number above; dispatch can confirm it, and the exact price is confirmed before any work starts.

The South San Francisco page of our website has its own pages and starting prices: visit the South San Francisco page.