Mill Valley, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94941
Marin County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,496
- 529/sq mi High-density area
- $209,870
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mill Valley 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
- 529
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94941 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 94941 (Mill Valley, CA) fell -11.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.9 in 2023 to 207.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94941 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mill Valley, Marin County, California, with 30,496 residents across 57.6 square miles, a density of 529 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94941 skews affluent, with a median household income of $209,870 (106% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $116,323. The poverty rate is 5.8%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $2,000,000+ (159% above the average California ZIP), while 68.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,077.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marin County, so 94941 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 94941
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mill Valley, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94941.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
268 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
176 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
109 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
108 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 99
Other services (except public administration)
99 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 94941, Mill Valley, 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
30,496
Population
57.6
Area (sq mi)
529
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94941?
45.9
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
16.5%
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?
$209,870
Median Household Income
+106% vs state ZIP avg
$116,323
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94941 ranks nationally
Mill Valley, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$209,870 Top 1% higher than 99% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,315housing units
14,315
Total Housing Units
12,916
Occupied Units
1,399
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$3,077
Median Rent
1962
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
-11.4%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94941 have decreased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -4.8% | 183 |
| 2021 | -1.1% | 181 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 208 |
| 2023 | +12.3% | 234 |
| 2024 | -11.4% | 207 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,264 business establishments in ZIP 94941, employing approximately 9,219 people with a combined annual payroll of $733,576,000.
1,264
Businesses
9,219
Employees
$733.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 268 | 21.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 176 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 109 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 108 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 99 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 97 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 78 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 4.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 51 | 4.0% |
| Information | 43 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 42 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 0.5% |
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 94941 vs 94904 →
ZIP 94941 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94941
Mill Valley (94941)
30,496 residents
- 94960
San Anselmo (94960)
15,740 residents
- 94920
Belvedere Tiburon (94920)
12,474 residents
- 94904 11,995
Greenbrae (94904)
11,995 residents
- 94965 10,847
Sausalito (94965)
10,847 residents
- 94925 9,253
Corte Madera (94925)
9,253 residents
- 94930 8,500
Fairfax (94930)
8,500 residents
- 94939 6,859
Larkspur (94939)
6,859 residents
- 94964 5,094
San Quentin (94964)
5,094 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94941 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94941 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94957
Ross (94957)
$250,000 median income
- 94920
Belvedere Tiburon (94920)
$246,045 median income
- 94925
Corte Madera (94925)
$232,763 median income
- 94941
Mill Valley (94941)
$209,870 median income
- 94939
Larkspur (94939)
$203,988 median income
- 94960
San Anselmo (94960)
$185,170 median income
- 94904
Greenbrae (94904)
$169,118 median income
- 94965
Sausalito (94965)
$146,946 median income
- 94930
Fairfax (94930)
$145,362 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94941 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94904 | Greenbrae, CA | 11,995 | 3.5 mi |
| 94939 | Larkspur, CA | 6,859 | 3.2 mi |
| 94957 | Ross, CA | 1,332 | 4.7 mi |
| 94925 | Corte Madera, CA | 9,253 | 3.2 mi |
| 94965 | Sausalito, CA | 10,847 | 3.7 mi |
| 94920 | Belvedere Tiburon, CA | 12,474 | 5.1 mi |
| 94970 | Stinson Beach, CA | 683 | 5.0 mi |
| 94964 | San Quentin, CA | 5,094 | 4.9 mi |
| 94960 | San Anselmo, CA | 15,740 | 7.0 mi |
| 94930 | Fairfax, CA | 8,500 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94941, 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 (30,496 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 94941 in?
ZIP code 94941 (Mill Valley) 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 94941?
ZIP code 94941 in Mill Valley, CA has a population of 30,496 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94941?
The median household income in ZIP 94941 is $209,870, which is 175% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94941?
The median home value in ZIP 94941 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94941?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94941 is White at 79.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94941?
ZIP code 94941 has 1,264 business establishments employing approximately 9,219 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94941?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94941 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (268), Health care and social assistance (176), Retail trade (109). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94941?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94941 decreased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 94941?
In ZIP code 94941, 82.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.9% 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 94941?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94941 is 26.3 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 94941?
In ZIP code 94941, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94941?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94941 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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