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Novato, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94947

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

24,283
413/sq mi
$128,766
Median income
$1,017,600
Median home value
47.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Novato pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
413
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94947 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94947 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Novato, Marin County, California, with 24,283 residents across 58.8 square miles, a density of 413 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94947 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,766 (27% above the California average), while per-capita income is $64,303. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.3%. The typical home here is valued at $1,017,600 (32% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,607 monthly, and 70.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, 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 94947 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 94947

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Novato, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94947.

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 94947, Novato, 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

24,283

Population

58.8

Area (sq mi)

413

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94947?

47.6

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

21.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%

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?

$128,766

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$64,303

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94947 ranks nationally

Novato, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,766 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. 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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,369

Total Housing Units

8,854

Occupied Units

515

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$1,017,600

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$2,607

Median Rent

1971

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

+0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94947 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.7% 194
2021 +9.2% 212
2022 +11.6% 237
2023 +0.4% 238
2024 +0.7% 240

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 498 business establishments in ZIP 94947, employing approximately 3,492 people with a combined annual payroll of $212,484,000.

498

Businesses

3,492

Employees

$212.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 112 22.5%
Health care and social assistance 84 16.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 64 12.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 38 7.6%
Retail trade 35 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 33 6.6%
Wholesale trade 19 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.6%
Finance and insurance 17 3.4%
Educational services 9 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.8%
Information 7 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.0%
Manufacturing 3 0.6%

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 94947 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 94947 ranks #2 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 94947 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 94947 ranks #8 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
94945 Novato, CA 17,167 4.0 mi
94946 Nicasio, CA 699 4.2 mi
94973 Woodacre, CA 1,429 7.0 mi
94949 Novato, CA 17,202 6.0 mi
94963 San Geronimo, CA 569 7.2 mi
94933 Forest Knolls, CA 865 7.6 mi
94930 Fairfax, CA 8,500 10.3 mi
94903 San Rafael, CA 29,040 7.4 mi
94960 San Anselmo, CA 15,740 8.6 mi
94938 Lagunitas, CA 812 7.8 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
94949 standard
Novato, CA
Pop: 17,202
94945 standard
Novato, CA
Pop: 17,167
94960 standard
San Anselmo, CA
Pop: 15,740

Related Areas

Marin County Novato, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94947 in? ▼
ZIP code 94947 (Novato) 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 94947? ▼
ZIP code 94947 in Novato, CA has a population of 24,283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94947? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94947 is $128,766, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94947? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94947 is $1,017,600, which is 266% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94947? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94947 is White at 60.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94947? ▼
ZIP code 94947 has 498 business establishments employing approximately 3,492 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94947? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94947 are: Construction (112), Health care and social assistance (84), Professional, scientific, and technical services (64). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94947? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94947 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 94947? ▼
In ZIP code 94947, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.1% 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 94947? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94947 is 27.6 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 94947? ▼
In ZIP code 94947, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94947? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94947 is 9.0% 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.