PlainZIP

Bodega Bay, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94923

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

1,411
26/sq mi
$147,546
Median income
$1,186,500
Median home value
45.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bodega Bay pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94923 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94923 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bodega Bay, Sonoma County, California, home to just 1,411 residents across 55.3 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94923 skews affluent, with a median household income of $147,546 (45% above the California average), while per-capita income is $84,062. Poverty here runs at 1.6%, with unemployment measured at 14.1%. The typical home here is valued at $1,186,500 (54% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,722 monthly, and 72.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is -. To put 94923 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sonoma County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 94923

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bodega Bay, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94923.

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 94923, Bodega Bay, 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

1,411

Population

55.3

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94923?

53.4

Median Age

59.4%

Male

40.6%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%

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?

$147,546

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$84,062

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 94923 ranks nationally

Bodega Bay, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$147,546 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,473

Total Housing Units

693

Occupied Units

780

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$1,186,500

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$1,722

Median Rent

1983

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

+12.3%

YoY Change (2021)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94923 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 -4.5% 176
2018 +16.4% 205
2019 +15.7% 237
2020 -7.9% 218
2021 +12.3% 245

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 56 business establishments in ZIP 94923, employing approximately 599 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,384,000.

56

Businesses

599

Employees

$26.4M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 17 30.4%
Retail trade 11 19.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 14.3%
Construction 4 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 7.1%

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 94923 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 94923 ranks #4 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 94923 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 94923 ranks #2 of 6 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
95465 Occidental, CA 2,083 4.5 mi
94922 Bodega, CA 425 4.4 mi
94972 Valley Ford, CA 52 5.3 mi
95462 Monte Rio, CA 1,417 8.3 mi
95430 Duncans Mills, CA 44 8.3 mi
95486 Villa Grande, CA 62 9.2 mi
94929 Dillon Beach, CA 264 7.2 mi
94971 Tomales, CA 337 9.4 mi
95436 Forestville, CA 5,418 12.1 mi

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Pop: 45,164
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Pop: 43,170
95404 standard
Santa Rosa, CA
Pop: 39,761
95407 standard
Santa Rosa, CA
Pop: 39,352
94954 standard
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Pop: 37,365
95401 standard
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Pop: 36,981

Related Areas

Sonoma County Bodega Bay, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94923 in? ▼
ZIP code 94923 (Bodega Bay) is located in Sonoma County, California. Sonoma County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sonoma-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94923? ▼
ZIP code 94923 in Bodega Bay, CA has a population of 1,411 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94923? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94923 is $147,546, which is 93% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94923? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94923 is $1,186,500, which is 327% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94923? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94923 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94923? ▼
ZIP code 94923 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 599 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94923? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94923 are: Accommodation and food services (17), Retail trade (11), Real estate and rental and leasing (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94923? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94923 increased by 12.3% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 94923? ▼
In ZIP code 94923, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94923? ▼
In ZIP code 94923, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94923? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94923 is 1.6% 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.