Woodside

Town in San Mateo County, California

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Woodside is a town in San Mateo County, California, with 5,309 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 387 ft (118 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Emerald Lake Hills, 3.0 miles N.

About Woodside

Woodside is an incorporated town in San Mateo County, California, United States, on the San Francisco Peninsula. It has a council–manager system of government.

The population of the town was 5,309 at the 2020 census. The town's population has a median household income above $250,000 and median home price above $5 million. The town is known for its quaint and small town feel despite being close to Silicon Valley, and is home to many venture capital and investment firms.

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Living in Woodside

Median household income
$250,001
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
Median age
46.4
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Woodside, CA population

Woodside had 5,309 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,309
Density463 per sq mi (179 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Woodside at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Mateo County
TypeTown
Population5,309 (2020)
Land area11.47 sq mi (29.7 km²)
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Coordinates37.4222° N, 122.2586° W
ZIP code94062
Official websitewoodsidetown.org
Census code (GEOID)0686440

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Woodside

What county is Woodside in?

Woodside is in San Mateo County, California.

What is the population of Woodside, CA?

5,309 people lived in Woodside at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Woodside, CA?

The ZIP code of Woodside is 94062.

What is the elevation of Woodside?

387 feet (118 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Woodside?

Emerald Lake Hills (3.0 mi), West Menlo Park (3.1 mi), Ladera (3.6 mi), Atherton (3.9 mi), Portola Valley (4.2 mi).

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