City

Redwood City, CA

5 ZIP codes  ·  San Mateo County  ·  California

👥109,628Population
💰$162,664Median HH Income▲ 113% above avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$1,670,672Median Home Value▲ 499% above avg
🎓60.3%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.2%Hispanic: 36.9%Black: 1.9%Asian: 15.1%Other: 4.5%Race
White40.2%
Hispanic36.9%
Black1.9%
Asian15.1%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
31%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads60.3% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma2,437 (3.6%)
HS Graduate12,221 (18%)
Some College4,995 (7.4%)
Associates6,710 (9.9%)
Bachelors4,165 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree37,264 (55%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 18%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 55%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad18.0%
Some College7.4%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate55.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.9%Renter: 48.1%Tenure
Owner51.9%
Renter48.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
86%

Financials

Median HH Income$162,664 ▲ 113% above avg
Median Home Value$1,670,672 ▲ 499% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,901/mo
Total Housing Units41,664
Vacant Units2,872

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
42%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
55%
About Redwood City, CA

Redwood City is a city in California, located in San Mateo County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 109,628 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.35 years.

Economically, Redwood City is a affluent community. The median household income of $162,663 is more than double the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Redwood City is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,670,672, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,901 per month.

The population of Redwood City is highly educated. 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 40.2%.

Redwood City, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Redwood City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94061 37,369 $141,599 $1,938,300 $2,818 5.9% 58.4% 52.9%
94062 25,944 $233,333 $2,000,000+ $2,885 1.9% 73.8% 71.3%
94063 34,695 $115,528 $1,077,100 $2,802 3.4% 44.0% 31.5%
94065 11,620 $213,361 $1,847,000 $3,501 5.2% 84.4% 65.8%