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San Rafael, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94901

Marin County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

41,157
1,207/sq mi
$115,330
Median income
$1,512,600
Median home value
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Rafael pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1,207
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Rafael, Marin County, California, with 41,157 residents across 34.1 square miles, a density of 1,207 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94901 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,330 (13% above the California average), while per-capita income is $71,449. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. Housing costs here run $1,512,600 for a typical home value (96% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,256 a month; 51.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Marin County, letting you compare 94901 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 94901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Rafael, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94901.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94901, San Rafael, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

41,157

Population

34.1

Area (sq mi)

1,207

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94901?

41.6

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

30.0%

Foreign-Born

White 50.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$115,330

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$71,449

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94901 ranks nationally

San Rafael, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$115,330 Top 11% higher than 89% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,233

Total Housing Units

15,631

Occupied Units

602

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.0%
Renter 49.0%

$1,512,600

Median Home Value

+96% vs state

$2,256

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94901 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.6% 195
2021 +5.3% 205
2022 +15.0% 236
2023 +1.4% 239
2024 -0.6% 237

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,001 business establishments in ZIP 94901, employing approximately 24,497 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,060,777,000.

2,001

Businesses

24,497

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 333 16.6%
Construction 223 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 222 11.1%
Retail trade 216 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 207 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 162 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 118 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 99 5.0%
Finance and insurance 88 4.4%
Wholesale trade 83 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 59 3.0%
Information 57 2.9%
Manufacturing 51 2.5%
Educational services 43 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 25 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 0.6%
Industries not classified 3 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 94901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94901 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 94901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 94901 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
94964 San Quentin, CA 5,094 2.6 mi
94925 Corte Madera, CA 9,253 3.9 mi
94939 Larkspur, CA 6,859 3.4 mi
94957 Ross, CA 1,332 3.5 mi
94960 San Anselmo, CA 15,740 4.2 mi
94903 San Rafael, CA 29,040 4.1 mi
94904 Greenbrae, CA 11,995 4.1 mi
94949 Novato, CA 17,202 6.2 mi
94930 Fairfax, CA 8,500 6.1 mi
94920 Belvedere Tiburon, CA 12,474 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marin County

94941 standard
Mill Valley, CA
Pop: 30,496
94903 standard
San Rafael, CA
Pop: 29,040
94947 standard
Novato, CA
Pop: 24,283
94949 standard
Novato, CA
Pop: 17,202
94945 standard
Novato, CA
Pop: 17,167
94960 standard
San Anselmo, CA
Pop: 15,740

Related Areas

Marin County San Rafael, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94901 in? ▼
ZIP code 94901 (San Rafael) is located in Marin County, California. Marin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marin-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94901? ▼
ZIP code 94901 in San Rafael, CA has a population of 41,157 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94901? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94901 is $115,330, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94901? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94901 is $1,512,600, which is 444% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94901? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94901 is White at 50.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94901? ▼
ZIP code 94901 has 2,001 business establishments employing approximately 24,497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94901? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94901 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (333), Construction (223), Health care and social assistance (222). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94901? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94901 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94901? ▼
In ZIP code 94901, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 94901? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94901 is 24.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94901? ▼
In ZIP code 94901, approximately 51.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94901? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94901 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.