Novato, CA

Census ZIP code profile for Novato, CA — 3 ZIPs, total population 58,652. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Novato, CA is covered by 3 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 58,652 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Novato splits its residents across 3 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Novato, the median household income averages $119,105 and per-capita income averages $68,095. Poverty rate runs at 9.3% and unemployment at 6.1%. On housing, the average median home value is $1,097,400 with median rent of $2,564 per month, and 68.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 3 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Novato against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Novato as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

58,652

Population

$119,105

Median Income

$1,097,400

Median Home Value

48.2

Median Age

How much do residents of Novato earn?

Median Household Income
$119,105
Per Capita Income
$68,095
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
Poverty Rate
9.3%

What does housing look like in Novato?

Median Home Value
$1,097,400
Median Rent
$2,564/mo
Owner Occupied
68.0%
Housing Units
24,071

Who lives in Novato?

Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
High School+
64.1%
Avg Commute
28 min
Foreign Born
22.8%

ZIP Codes in Novato, CA

Side-by-side: Compare 94947 vs 94949 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
94947 24,283 413 America/Los_Angeles
94949 17,202 447 America/Los_Angeles
94945 17,167 252 America/Los_Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Novato, CA?
Novato, CA has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 58,652, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Novato?
The average median household income across Novato, CA ZIP codes is $119,105. The poverty rate is 9.3%.
What is the cost of living in Novato?
The average median home value in Novato, CA is $1,097,400. Median rent is $2,564/month. 68.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.