PlainZIP

Redwood City, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94061

San Mateo County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

36,245
3,625/sq mi
$146,265
Median income
$1,900,500
Median home value
50.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Redwood City pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
3,625
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94061 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94061 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Redwood City, San Mateo County, California, with 36,245 residents across 10.0 square miles, a density of 3,625 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94061 skews affluent, with a median household income of $146,265 (44% above the California average), while per-capita income is $75,241. Poverty here runs at 6.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.5%. Median home value sits at $1,900,500 (146% above the state average), median rent at $2,845 a month, and owner-occupancy at 54.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing San Mateo County, letting you compare 94061 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 94061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Redwood City, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94061.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94061, Redwood City, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

36,245

Population

10.0

Area (sq mi)

3,625

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94061?

38.0

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

28.7%

Foreign-Born

White 42.7%
African American 3.7%
Asian 15.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$146,265

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$75,241

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94061 ranks nationally

Redwood City, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$146,265 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,838

Total Housing Units

12,805

Occupied Units

1,033

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.0%
Renter 46.0%

$1,900,500

Median Home Value

+146% vs state

$2,845

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.9%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94061 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -12.4% 211
2021 -2.9% 205
2022 +17.8% 242
2023 +9.8% 265
2024 +8.9% 289

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 646 business establishments in ZIP 94061, employing approximately 5,379 people with a combined annual payroll of $389,677,000.

646

Businesses

5,379

Employees

$389.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 111 17.2%
Construction 102 15.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 98 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 61 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 47 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 7.1%
Retail trade 40 6.2%
Finance and insurance 29 4.5%
Educational services 16 2.5%
Information 15 2.3%
Wholesale trade 8 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.2%
Manufacturing 7 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 94061 vs 94027 →

ZIP 94061 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94061 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 94061 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 94061 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
94027 Atherton, CA 7,089 1.9 mi
94063 Redwood City, CA 30,949 2.8 mi
94025 Menlo Park, CA 40,526 3.5 mi
94070 San Carlos, CA 29,166 3.1 mi
94065 Redwood City, CA 11,359 5.1 mi
94301 Palo Alto, CA 16,995 4.9 mi
94028 Portola Valley, CA 6,534 5.9 mi
94305 Stanford, CA 13,862 4.7 mi
94062 Redwood City, CA 25,876 4.8 mi
94002 Belmont, CA 25,992 5.0 mi

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Related Areas

San Mateo County Redwood City, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94061 in? ▼
ZIP code 94061 (Redwood City) is located in San Mateo County, California. San Mateo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-mateo-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94061? ▼
ZIP code 94061 in Redwood City, CA has a population of 36,245 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94061? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94061 is $146,265, which is 92% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94061? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94061 is $1,900,500, which is 583% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94061? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94061 is White at 42.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94061? ▼
ZIP code 94061 has 646 business establishments employing approximately 5,379 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94061? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94061 are: Health care and social assistance (111), Construction (102), Professional, scientific, and technical services (98). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94061? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94061 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94061? ▼
In ZIP code 94061, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 94061? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94061 is 24.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94061? ▼
In ZIP code 94061, approximately 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94061? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94061 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.