Redwood City
City in San Mateo County, California
Redwood City is a city in San Mateo County, California, with 84,292 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Fair Oaks, 2.8 miles S.
- 84,292residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 19.3 sq miland area · 50.1 km²
- 4,359 / sq mipopulation density
- 94063main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Redwood City
Redwood City is a city in San Mateo County, California, United States, on the San Francisco Peninsula in the Bay Area of Northern California, approximately 27 miles (43 km) south of San Francisco and 24 miles (39 km) northwest of San Jose. The city's population was 84,292 according to the 2020 census. The Port of Redwood City is the only deepwater port on San Francisco Bay south of San Francisco.
Redwood City's history spans its earliest inhabitation by the Ohlone people to being a port for lumber and other goods. The county seat of San Mateo County in the heart of Silicon Valley, Redwood City is home to several global technology companies including Oracle, Electronic Arts, Evernote, Box, and Informatica.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 34.7 square miles (90 km2), of which 19.4 square miles (50 km2) is land and 15.2 square miles (39 km2), comprising 44.34%, is water. One major watercourse draining much of Redwood City is Redwood Creek, to which several significant river deltas connect, the largest of which is Westpoint Slough.
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- Median household income
- $157,814
- Median home value
- $1,801,700
- Median rent
- $2,968/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Redwood City had 84,292 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 84,292 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,359 per sq mi (1,683 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Redwood City at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Mateo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 84,292 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.34 sq mi (50.1 km²) |
| Water area | 15.41 sq mi (39.90 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5153° N, 122.2137° W |
| ZIP codes | 94063, 94065 |
| Official website | redwoodcity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0660102 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Redwood City
- North Fair Oaks2.8 mi S
- San Carlos3.2 mi W
- Foster City4.0 mi NW
- Atherton4.1 mi S
- Menlo Park4.4 mi SE
- Belmont4.4 mi W
- Emerald Lake Hills4.4 mi SW
- East Palo Alto5.5 mi SE
- West Menlo Park5.7 mi S
- San Mateo6.2 mi NW
- Stanford6.6 mi SE
- Woodside6.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Redwood City
What county is Redwood City in?
Redwood City is in San Mateo County, California.
What is the population of Redwood City, CA?
84,292 people lived in Redwood City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Redwood City, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94063. Other ZIP codes: 94065.
What is the elevation of Redwood City?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Redwood City?
North Fair Oaks (2.8 mi), San Carlos (3.2 mi), Foster City (4.0 mi), Atherton (4.1 mi), Menlo Park (4.4 mi).
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