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
$209,870
Median income
$2,000,001
Median home value
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 94941 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.6 square miles in Mill Valley, Marin County, California. The area is home to 30,496 residents, producing a population density of 529 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 94941 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 94941 sits at $209,870 (106% above the California average), while per-capita income is $116,323. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $2,000,001 (159% above the state average) with median rent at $3,077 per month, and 68.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 94941 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 75.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marin County, so you can benchmark 94941 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 94941

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94941.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

30,496

Population

57.6

Area (sq mi)

529

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94941?

45.9

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

16.5%

Foreign-Born

White 79.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 7.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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

$116,323

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94941 ranks nationally

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

$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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 75.9%

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

What does housing look like?

14,315

Total Housing Units

12,916

Occupied Units

1,399

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$2,000,001

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$3,077

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 94941 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 94941 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 94941 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 94941 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
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

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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 $2,000,001, 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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