Redwood City, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94062

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

25,876
141/sq mi
$233,262
Median income
$2,000,001
Median home value
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Redwood City pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
141
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94062 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94062 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 183.6 square miles in Redwood City, San Mateo County, California. The area is home to 25,876 residents, producing a population density of 141 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 94062 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 94062 sits at $233,262 (129% above the California average), while per-capita income is $139,495. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $2,000,001 (159% above the state average) with median rent at $2,863 per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 94062 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 68.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Mateo County, so you can benchmark 94062 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 94062

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94062.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94062, Redwood City, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,876

Population

183.6

Area (sq mi)

141

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94062?

44.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

18.3%

Foreign-Born

White 69.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 9.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%

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?

$233,262

Median Household Income

+129% vs state

$139,495

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94062 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$233,262 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 78.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,502

Total Housing Units

9,729

Occupied Units

773

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$2,000,001

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$2,863

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

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

+14.6%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94062 have increased 14.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -12.2% 198
2020 -11.5% 175
2021 -0.0% 175
2022 +14.6% 201
2024 189

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 656 business establishments in ZIP 94062, employing approximately 5,867 people with a combined annual payroll of $549,372,000.

656

Businesses

5,867

Employees

$549.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 138 21.0%
Health care and social assistance 123 18.8%
Construction 91 13.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 64 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 35 5.3%
Finance and insurance 30 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 4.6%
Retail trade 27 4.1%
Accommodation and food services 25 3.8%
Educational services 20 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 3.0%
Information 15 2.3%
Manufacturing 10 1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 9 1.4%
Wholesale trade 8 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 94062 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 94062 ranks #5 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 94062 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 94062 ranks #5 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
94002 Belmont, CA 25,992 6.4 mi
94061 Redwood City, CA 36,245 4.8 mi
94070 San Carlos, CA 29,166 5.6 mi
94403 San Mateo, CA 39,642 8.1 mi
94028 Portola Valley, CA 6,534 5.8 mi
94027 Atherton, CA 7,089 6.1 mi
94074 San Gregorio, CA 214 7.0 mi
94305 Stanford, CA 13,862 7.5 mi
94402 San Mateo, CA 23,981 8.4 mi
94019 Half Moon Bay, CA 18,424 6.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94062 in?
ZIP code 94062 (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 94062?
ZIP code 94062 in Redwood City, CA has a population of 25,876 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94062?
The median household income in ZIP 94062 is $233,262, which is 206% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94062?
The median home value in ZIP 94062 is $2,000,001, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94062?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94062 is White at 69.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94062?
ZIP code 94062 has 656 business establishments employing approximately 5,867 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94062?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94062 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (138), Health care and social assistance (123), Construction (91). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94062?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94062 increased by 14.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 94062?
In ZIP code 94062, 78.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.0% 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 94062?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94062 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94062?
In ZIP code 94062, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94062?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94062 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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