ZIP Code 94021

In ZIP code 94021, near Redwood City, homes carry a median value of $1,073,100, and the county's 0.61% effective property tax rate translates into roughly $6,500 a year in taxes on such a home. Households here report a median income of $250,001, with per-capita income at $114,055, so that tax bill absorbs a smaller share of earnings than in many places. A 9.38% combined sales tax applies to purchases. High housing costs remain the dominant financial factor, but strong incomes offset much of the annual property-tax load.