Lagunitas, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94938
Marin County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 812
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $1,149,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lagunitas pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94938 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94938 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lagunitas, Marin County, California, home to just 812 residents across 27.4 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 94938, but per-capita income is $78,115. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,149,700 (49% above the average California ZIP), while 68.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 84.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marin County, so 94938 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 →
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 94938, Lagunitas, 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
812
Population
27.4
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94938?
43.5
Median Age
41.0%
Male
59.0%
Female
4.1%
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?
$78,115
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
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
300housing units
300
Total Housing Units
223
Occupied Units
77
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,149,700
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
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
+24.6%
YoY Change (2022)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94938 have increased 24.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -8.3% | 185 |
| 2019 | +12.8% | 209 |
| 2020 | -3.0% | 202 |
| 2021 | +17.8% | 238 |
| 2022 | +24.6% | 297 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 94938, employing approximately 48 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,593,000.
18
Businesses
48
Employees
$1.6M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 38.9% |
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 94938 vs 94950 →
ZIP 94938 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94947
Novato (94947)
24,283 residents
- 94960
San Anselmo (94960)
15,740 residents
- 94930 8,500
Fairfax (94930)
8,500 residents
- 94956 1,756
Point Reyes Station (94956)
1,756 residents
- 94924 1,638
Bolinas (94924)
1,638 residents
- 94973 1,429
Woodacre (94973)
1,429 residents
- 94933 865
Forest Knolls (94933)
865 residents
- 94938 812
Lagunitas (94938)
812 residents
- 94946 699
Nicasio (94946)
699 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94938 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94950 | Olema, CA | 89 | 1.8 mi |
| 94933 | Forest Knolls, CA | 865 | 2.4 mi |
| 94963 | San Geronimo, CA | 569 | 3.2 mi |
| 94946 | Nicasio, CA | 699 | 3.9 mi |
| 94924 | Bolinas, CA | 1,638 | 5.8 mi |
| 94973 | Woodacre, CA | 1,429 | 4.9 mi |
| 94956 | Point Reyes Station, CA | 1,756 | 7.0 mi |
| 94930 | Fairfax, CA | 8,500 | 7.6 mi |
| 94947 | Novato, CA | 24,283 | 7.8 mi |
| 94960 | San Anselmo, CA | 15,740 | 8.4 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 94938 in?
ZIP code 94938 (Lagunitas) 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 94938?
ZIP code 94938 in Lagunitas, CA has a population of 812 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94938?
The median home value in ZIP 94938 is $1,149,700, which is 313% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94938?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94938 is White at 98.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94938?
ZIP code 94938 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 48 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94938?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94938 increased by 24.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 94938?
In ZIP code 94938, 84.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 84.2% 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 94938?
In ZIP code 94938, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94938?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94938 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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