North Fair Oaks, California
North Fair Oaks | |
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An entry sign welcoming people to North Fair Oaks. | |
Location in San Mateo County and the state of California | |
| Coordinates: 37°28′31″N 122°12′13″W / 37.47528°N 122.20361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.196 sq mi (3.098 km2) |
| • Land | 1.196 sq mi (3.098 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 14,027 |
| • Density | 12,000/sq mi (4,500/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 94025 |
| Area code | 650 |
| FIPS code | 06-51840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1786241 |
North Fair Oaks is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area located in San Mateo County, California adjacent to Redwood City, Atherton, and Menlo Park. As of the 2020 census the area had a total population of 14,027. Because of the large number of residents from one Mexican state the area is also known as Little Michoacán. The larger area including North Fair Oaks and adjacent parts of Redwood City has a large Hispanic/Latino population and is known locally as Little Mexico. The neighborhood is distinctive, as it is one out of only three communities (the others being East Palo Alto and Pescadero) in San Mateo County that have a majority-Hispanic/Latino population.