San Carlos
City in San Mateo County, California
San Carlos is a city in San Mateo County, California, with 30,722 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Belmont, 1.8 miles NW.
- 30,722residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.0 km²
- 5,677 / sq mipopulation density
- 94070main ZIP code (2 in total)
About San Carlos
San Carlos (Spanish for "St. Charles") is a city in San Mateo County, California, United States. San Carlos is a part of Silicon Valley. The population is 30,722 per the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $237,470
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median rent
- $2,854/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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San Carlos had 30,722 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,722 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,677 per sq mi (2,192 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
San Carlos at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Mateo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 30,722 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.41 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4990° N, 122.2676° W |
| ZIP codes | 94070, 94002 |
| Official website | cityofsancarlos.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0665070 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near San Carlos
- Belmont1.8 mi NW
- Emerald Lake Hills2.3 mi S
- Redwood City3.2 mi E
- North Fair Oaks3.9 mi SE
- Highlands4.5 mi W
- Baywood Park4.6 mi NW
- Foster City4.6 mi N
- Atherton4.7 mi SE
- San Mateo4.8 mi NW
- Woodside5.3 mi S
- West Menlo Park5.7 mi SE
- Hillsborough6.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about San Carlos
What county is San Carlos in?
San Carlos is in San Mateo County, California.
What is the population of San Carlos, CA?
30,722 people lived in San Carlos at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of San Carlos, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94070. Other ZIP codes: 94002.
What is the elevation of San Carlos?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near San Carlos?
Belmont (1.8 mi), Emerald Lake Hills (2.3 mi), Redwood City (3.2 mi), North Fair Oaks (3.9 mi), Highlands (4.5 mi).
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