🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

94061

Redwood City

ZIP Code 94061 is a standard zip code serving Redwood City, Redwood City, California (CA), in San Mateo County, United States. It has an estimated population of 36,245 with a median household income of $79,833. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: San Mateo
City: Redwood City
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.464700
Longitude: -122.230400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 3.86 mi²
Population Density: 9391.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.482088°N, 37.443557°S, -122.211288°E, -122.269864°W

With 36,245 residents spread across 3.86 square miles, this area has a population density of 9391.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

36,245

Population

90th percentile

$79,833

Median Income

90th percentile

$777,900

Median Home Value

95th percentile

3.86 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 94061 is $79,833, and the median home value is $777,900. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

14,010

Total Units

13,436

Occupied Units

95.9%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Redwood City, CA.

94062

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94063

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94064

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94065

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