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Larkspur, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94939

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

6,859
1,238/sq mi
$203,988
Median income
$2,000,000+
Median home value
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Larkspur pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1,238
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94939 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94939 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Larkspur, Marin County, California, home to 6,859 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 1,238 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94939 skews affluent, with a median household income of $203,988 (101% above the California average), while per-capita income is $114,426. Poverty here runs at 6.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. Housing costs here run $2,000,000+ for a typical home value (159% above the state average), with rent averaging $3,278 a month; 49.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 28 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 94939 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 94939

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Larkspur, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94939.

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 94939, Larkspur, 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

6,859

Population

5.5

Area (sq mi)

1,238

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94939?

48.4

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

15.5%

Foreign-Born

White 76.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$203,988

Median Household Income

+101% vs state

$114,426

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94939 ranks nationally

Larkspur, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$203,988 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 75.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,676

Total Housing Units

3,323

Occupied Units

353

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.8%
Renter 50.2%

$2,000,000+

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$3,278

Median Rent

1972

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

+0.3%

YoY Change (2021)

149

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+49%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94939 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +49% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 -6.0% 153
2018 -7.6% 141
2019 +10.3% 156
2020 -4.7% 148
2021 +0.3% 149

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 404 business establishments in ZIP 94939, employing approximately 5,155 people with a combined annual payroll of $526,291,000.

404

Businesses

5,155

Employees

$526.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 79 19.6%
Finance and insurance 61 15.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 39 9.7%
Retail trade 35 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 35 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 32 7.9%
Construction 14 3.5%
Wholesale trade 10 2.5%
Information 10 2.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 2.5%
Educational services 10 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.5%
Manufacturing 5 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.0%

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 94939 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 94939 ranks #9 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 94939 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 94939 ranks #4 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
94925 Corte Madera, CA 9,253 1.5 mi
94904 Greenbrae, CA 11,995 1.7 mi
94964 San Quentin, CA 5,094 2.3 mi
94957 Ross, CA 1,332 2.4 mi
94941 Mill Valley, CA 30,496 3.2 mi
94901 San Rafael, CA 41,157 3.4 mi
94965 Sausalito, CA 10,847 6.1 mi
94960 San Anselmo, CA 15,740 4.7 mi
94903 San Rafael, CA 29,040 6.1 mi
94930 Fairfax, CA 8,500 4.7 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 Larkspur, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94939 in? ▼
ZIP code 94939 (Larkspur) 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 94939? ▼
ZIP code 94939 in Larkspur, CA has a population of 6,859 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94939? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94939 is $203,988, which is 167% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94939? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94939 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94939? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94939 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94939? ▼
ZIP code 94939 has 404 business establishments employing approximately 5,155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94939? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94939 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (79), Finance and insurance (61), Real estate and rental and leasing (46). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94939? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94939 increased by 0.3% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 49%. 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 94939? ▼
In ZIP code 94939, 75.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.7% 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 94939? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94939 is 27.5 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 94939? ▼
In ZIP code 94939, approximately 49.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94939? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94939 is 6.8% 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.