Petaluma, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94954
Sonoma County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,365
- 233/sq mi High-density area
- $113,527
- Median income Above-median income area
- $840,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Petaluma pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 233
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94954 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 94954 (Petaluma, CA) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.8 in 2023 to 263.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94954 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Petaluma, Sonoma County, California, with 37,365 residents across 160.6 square miles, a density of 233 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94954 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,527 (12% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,466. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $840,500 (9% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,554; 67.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sonoma County, so 94954 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 94954
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Petaluma, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94954.
- Construction
Construction
151 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
128 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
124 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
88 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 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 94954, Petaluma, 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
37,365
Population
160.6
Area (sq mi)
233
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94954?
45.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
16.3%
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?
$113,527
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$57,466
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94954 ranks nationally
Petaluma, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$113,527 Top 12% higher than 88% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,249housing units
15,249
Total Housing Units
14,876
Occupied Units
373
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$840,500
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$2,554
Median Rent
1985
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94954 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 201 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 223 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 247 |
| 2023 | +1.9% | 252 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 264 |
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 1,044 business establishments in ZIP 94954, employing approximately 16,331 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,149,006,000.
1,044
Businesses
16,331
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 151 | 14.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 128 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 124 | 11.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 88 | 8.4% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 78 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 65 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 57 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 56 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 22 | 2.1% |
| Information | 12 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8 | 0.8% |
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 94954 vs 94945 →
ZIP 94954 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94928
Rohnert Park (94928)
43,170 residents
- 94954
Petaluma (94954)
37,365 residents
- 95476
Sonoma (95476)
35,394 residents
- 94947
Novato (94947)
24,283 residents
- 94945 17,167
Novato (94945)
17,167 residents
- 94951 4,124
Penngrove (94951)
4,124 residents
- 95442 3,178
Glen Ellen (95442)
3,178 residents
- 95431 631
Eldridge (95431)
631 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94954 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94954 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95442
Glen Ellen (95442)
$164,750 median income
- 94947
Novato (94947)
$128,766 median income
- 94954
Petaluma (94954)
$113,527 median income
- 94945
Novato (94945)
$107,790 median income
- 94951
Penngrove (94951)
$106,332 median income
- 95476
Sonoma (95476)
$105,374 median income
- 94928
Rohnert Park (94928)
$99,280 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94954 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94954, 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 (37,365 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 94954 in?
ZIP code 94954 (Petaluma) is located in Sonoma County, California. Sonoma County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sonoma-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94954?
ZIP code 94954 in Petaluma, CA has a population of 37,365 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94954?
The median household income in ZIP 94954 is $113,527, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94954?
The median home value in ZIP 94954 is $840,500, which is 202% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94954?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94954 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94954?
ZIP code 94954 has 1,044 business establishments employing approximately 16,331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94954?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94954 are: Construction (151), Professional, scientific, and technical services (128), Health care and social assistance (124). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94954?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94954 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 94954?
In ZIP code 94954, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.4% 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 94954?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94954 is 31.8 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 94954?
In ZIP code 94954, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94954?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94954 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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