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 High-density area
- $233,262
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Redwood City, San Mateo County, California, with 25,876 residents across 183.6 square miles, a density of 141 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94062 skews affluent, with a median household income of $233,262 (129% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $139,495. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $2,000,000+ (159% above the average California ZIP), while 72.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,863.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Mateo County, so 94062 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 94062
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Redwood City, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94062.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
138 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
123 establishments
- Construction
Construction
91 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
64 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 35
Other services (except public administration)
35 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
25,876
Population
183.6
Area (sq mi)
141
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94062?
44.0
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
18.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$139,495
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94062 ranks among California ZIPs
Redwood City, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$233,262 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,502housing units
10,502
Total Housing Units
9,729
Occupied Units
773
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$2,863
Median Rent
1958
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 94062 vs 94002 →
ZIP 94062 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94403
San Mateo (94403)
39,642 residents
- 94061
Redwood City (94061)
36,245 residents
- 94070
San Carlos (94070)
29,166 residents
- 94002
Belmont (94002)
25,992 residents
- 94062
Redwood City (94062)
25,876 residents
- 94402
San Mateo (94402)
23,981 residents
- 94019
Half Moon Bay (94019)
18,424 residents
- 94305 13,862
Stanford (94305)
13,862 residents
- 94027 7,089
Atherton (94027)
7,089 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94062 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94062 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94027
Atherton (94027)
$250,000 median income
- 94028
Portola Valley (94028)
$250,000 median income
- 94074
San Gregorio (94074)
$250,000 median income
- 94070
San Carlos (94070)
$240,074 median income
- 94062
Redwood City (94062)
$233,262 median income
- 94002
Belmont (94002)
$203,965 median income
- 94403
San Mateo (94403)
$174,917 median income
- 94402
San Mateo (94402)
$172,522 median income
- 94019
Half Moon Bay (94019)
$153,781 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94062, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,876 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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 $2,000,000+, 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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