Redwood City, CA
Homes in 94063: what they're like and what they need
Quick answer
Half of the 12,259 homes in 94063 (Redwood City) were built before 1972, and 56% before 1980. Gas heats 47% of them, and owners live in 31%. Homes like these usually need a panel check before adding an EV charger or heat pump, lead-safe painting and remodeling, and a check of older pipes and the sewer line.
Updated November 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS 2020-2024
A plain-English report on the 12,259 homes in ZIP 94063, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1972
Typical home built
56%
Built before 1980
47%
Heat with gas
31%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 94063 usually need
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
56% of homes here were built before 1980, when panels were often sized for much less load. Check yours before adding big electric items.
Lead-safe painting and remodeling
About 55% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).
Older pipes and sewer lines
35% of homes here are from the 1950s or earlier, when galvanized supply pipes and clay or cast-iron sewer lines were common. A camera inspection of the sewer line is cheap insurance.
Roof and gutters before the rains
Half the homes here were built before 1973. Most roofs last 20-30 years, so many are on their second or third. Clean gutters and a roof check before winter storms prevent most leaks.
Rentals: faster repairs for landlords
69% of homes here are rented. Landlords and property managers can give tenants a repair link that goes straight to their go-to pro.
Water heater check
Most tank water heaters last 8-12 years. Rust at the base, rumbling or lukewarm water are the usual signs it's near the end.
When homes in 94063 were built
28% are detached houses. 47% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,042,500.
Rebates for 94063 homes
- WestLight Energy rebates (WestLight Energy (San Mateo County electricity provider, formerly Peninsula Clean Energy))
- BayREN home energy programs (Bay Area Regional Energy Network (9 Bay Area counties))
- Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 94063
- How old are the homes in 94063?
- Half of the 12,259 homes in 94063 (Redwood City) were built before 1972, so the typical home is about 54 years old. 56% were built before 1980 and 33% since 2000.
- How do homes in 94063 heat?
- 47% heat with gas and 47% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 94063 owned or rented?
- 31% are lived in by their owners and 69% are rented. 28% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 94063?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94063 is $1,042,500 (2020-2024 average).
For local pros: trades that fit 94063
Compared with the other 162 ZIPs SVHN serves, homes here are among the best fits for:
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- Movers #19
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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 94063 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.