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 Moderate-density area
- $147,546
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,186,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $84,062. Unemployment is 14.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,186,500 (54% above the average California ZIP), while 72.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,722.
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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sonoma County, so 94923 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
8 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 94923?
53.4
Median Age
59.4%
Male
40.6%
Female
11.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$84,062
Per Capita Income
1.6%
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 94923 ranks among California ZIPs
Bodega Bay, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$147,546 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,473housing units
1,473
Total Housing Units
693
Occupied Units
780
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,186,500
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 94923 vs 95465 →
ZIP 94923 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95436
Forestville (95436)
5,418 residents
- 95465 2,083
Occidental (95465)
2,083 residents
- 95462 1,417
Monte Rio (95462)
1,417 residents
- 94923 1,411
Bodega Bay (94923)
1,411 residents
- 94922 425
Bodega (94922)
425 residents
- 94971 337
Tomales (94971)
337 residents
- 94929 264
Dillon Beach (94929)
264 residents
- 95486 62
Villa Grande (95486)
62 residents
- 94972 52
Valley Ford (94972)
52 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94923 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94923 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94929
Dillon Beach (94929)
$209,536 median income
- 94923
Bodega Bay (94923)
$147,546 median income
- 95465
Occidental (95465)
$120,781 median income
- 94971
Tomales (94971)
$119,028 median income
- 95436
Forestville (95436)
$109,531 median income
- 95462
Monte Rio (95462)
$85,536 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94923, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,411 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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