Atherton Is The Most Expensive City In The U.S.: Forbes

ATHERTON, CA -- It's official. Atherton is home to the most expensive ZIP code in the United States. Forbes magazine on Tuesday released its list of the priciest ZIP codes in the country and with one home topping $22 million, Atherton is at the top of the list.

"The median price of the 27 homes listed for sale in Atherton through October was $9.69 million, making 94027 the most expensive ZIP code in America, a title it previously held from 2013 through 2015 before slipping to third last year," the magazine wrote.

“Atherton is the epicenter of Silicon Valley money and it only has ultra-high end properties,” researcher Michael Simonsen told Forbes.

The most expensive Atherton home currently listed on Realtor.com is 12,000-square foot home on Patricia Drive at $22.8 million. The home has seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a pool and spa on a stunning one-acre lot.

Other pricey nearby cities that made the list include Los Altos, Palo Alto and Ross.

Check out the full list of most expensive ZIP codes here.

--Photo courtesy of Realtor.com