Foster City, California
Foster City: city in San Mateo County, California, United States
About
Foster City is a city located in the county of San Mateo in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 30,567 and a population density of 595 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 33,901 inhabitants.
The city was created 55 years ago in 1970.
Quick Facts about Foster City
| Population | 33,901 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Postal code | 94404 |
| Phone Area Codes | 650 |
| Area | 51.39 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 81.07% |
| Land as percent of area | 18.93% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5586,-122.2711 |
| Altitude | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1971 (55 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 14:43:45 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 660 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | 9.83% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Foster City is located at 37°33'31"N 122°16'16"W (37.5585500, -122.2710800). It has 3 neighbors: San Mateo, Hayward and Redwood City.
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Official website of Foster City
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Foster City increased by 9.83% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,567 | - | census |
| 2011 | 30,965 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32,098 | 3.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,416 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 32,698 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,470 | 2.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 34,279 | 2.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 34,292 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 34,109 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 33,901 | -0.61% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Foster City
1Foster City - City Hall
610 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States View details
Phone: +16502863200 | Website available
2Foster City Business Licenses
610 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States View details
Phone: +16502863260
3Foster City Council
610 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States View details
Phone: +16502863220 | Website available
4Foster City Planning
610 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States View details
Phone: +16502863225 | Website available
5Foster City Human Resources
610 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States View details
Phone: +16502863205 | Website available
6Foster City Financial Services Department
610 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States View details
Phone: +16502863265 | Website available
7City of San Mateo Fire Department - Admin
1040 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States View details
Phone: +16505227900 | Website available
8Foster City Building Inspection
610 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States View details
Phone: +16502863227 | Website available
People born in Foster City (4)
People born in Foster City, including United States historian and educator Jackson J. Spielvogel, actress Joumana Kidd, soccer player Matthew Fondy, .
More notable people
- Tim Federle (American actor) he was born in 24/03/1980
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Foster City, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 459213 | Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | San Mateo (CA) | 94403 |
Nearby Transit Stations (52)
Rail and bus stations connected to Foster City, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAY | Hayward station | 22555 Meekland Avenue | RAIL |
| OAC | Oakland Coliseum station | 700 73rd Avenue | RAIL |
| FMT | Fremont station | 37260 Fremont Blvd. | RAIL |
| OKJ | Oakland – Jack London Square station | 245 Second Street | RAIL |
| SFP | San Francisco (Caltrain), California | 700 4th St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Foster City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Foster City New Post Office | Foster City (CA) | 94404 |
Other cities in San Mateo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Mateo County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Daly City | 106,280 | The most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| San Mateo | 102,398 | The second most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| Redwood City | 85,925 | A city in San Mateo County, California. |
| South San Francisco | 66,558 | The most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| San Bruno | 44,051 | A city in San Mateo County, California. |
| Pacifica | 38,013 | City in San Mateo County, California, USA |
| Menlo Park | 34,934 | City at the eastern edge of San Mateo County, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California |
| San Carlos | 29,641 | City in San Mateo County, California, USA |
| Burlingame | 29,557 | City in the U. |
| East Palo Alto | 29,059 | City in San Mateo County, California, United States |
| Belmont | 26,533 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Millbrae | 22,630 | City in California |
| Half Moon Bay | 12,513 | City in San Mateo County, California |
| Hillsborough | 11,527 | City in California |
| Atherton | 7,011 | City in California |
| Woodside | 5,508 | Town in San Mateo County, California, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Foster City distances to largest California cities