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Belvedere Tiburon, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94920

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

12,474
737/sq mi
$246,045
Median income
$2,000,000+
Median home value
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Belvedere Tiburon pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
737
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94920 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94920 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belvedere Tiburon, Marin County, California, home to 12,474 residents across 16.9 square miles, a density of 737 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94920 skews affluent, with a median household income of $246,045 (142% above the California average), while per-capita income is $156,030. Local economic indicators show a 2.6% poverty rate alongside 8.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $2,000,000+ (159% above the state average); renters pay a median of $3,501 monthly, and 72.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 81.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 94920, plus 6 more within Marin County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 94920

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belvedere Tiburon, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94920.

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 94920, Belvedere Tiburon, 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

12,474

Population

16.9

Area (sq mi)

737

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94920?

51.4

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

20.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$246,045

Median Household Income

+142% vs state

$156,030

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94920 ranks nationally

Belvedere Tiburon, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$246,045 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 85.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,816

Total Housing Units

4,934

Occupied Units

882

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.3%
Renter 27.7%

$2,000,000+

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1969

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

-7.8%

YoY Change (2021)

126

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+26%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94920 have decreased 7.8% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +26% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2015 +8.7% 170
2016 +2.4% 174
2017 +20.3% 209
2020 – 137
2021 -7.8% 126

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 392 business establishments in ZIP 94920, employing approximately 2,566 people with a combined annual payroll of $199,587,000.

392

Businesses

2,566

Employees

$199.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 104 26.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 13.3%
Finance and insurance 39 9.9%
Retail trade 30 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 27 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 24 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 22 5.6%
Construction 21 5.4%
Information 20 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.3%
Wholesale trade 12 3.1%
Educational services 7 1.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 94920 vs 94964 →

ZIP 94920 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 94920 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 94920 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 94920 ranks the highest 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 4.1 mi
94925 Corte Madera, CA 9,253 3.6 mi
94129 San Francisco, CA 3,183 6.2 mi
94965 Sausalito, CA 10,847 4.1 mi
94941 Mill Valley, CA 30,496 5.1 mi
94118 San Francisco, CA 38,319 7.4 mi
94123 San Francisco, CA 23,088 6.2 mi
94939 Larkspur, CA 6,859 5.1 mi
94901 San Rafael, CA 41,157 6.7 mi
94115 San Francisco, CA 33,021 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marin County

94901 standard
San Rafael, CA
Pop: 41,157
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

Related Areas

Marin County Belvedere Tiburon, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94920 in? ▼
ZIP code 94920 (Belvedere Tiburon) 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 94920? ▼
ZIP code 94920 in Belvedere Tiburon, CA has a population of 12,474 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94920? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94920 is $246,045, which is 223% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94920? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94920 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94920? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94920 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94920? ▼
ZIP code 94920 has 392 business establishments employing approximately 2,566 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94920? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94920 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (104), Real estate and rental and leasing (52), Finance and insurance (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94920? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94920 decreased by 7.8% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 26%. 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 94920? ▼
In ZIP code 94920, 85.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.7% 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 94920? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94920 is 30.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94920? ▼
In ZIP code 94920, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94920? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94920 is 2.6% 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.