Ross, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94957
Marin County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,332
- 450/sq mi High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ross 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
- 450
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94957 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94957 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ross, Marin County, California, home to just 1,332 residents across 3.0 square miles, a density of 450 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94957 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (146% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $175,428. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 0.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $2,000,000+ (159% above the average California ZIP), while 86.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marin County, so 94957 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 94957
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ross, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94957.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 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 94957, Ross, 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
1,332
Population
3.0
Area (sq mi)
450
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94957?
42.1
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
7.8%
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+146% vs state ZIP avg
$175,428
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 94957 ranks among California ZIPs
Ross, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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
791housing units
791
Total Housing Units
717
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
3.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 94957, employing approximately 519 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,505,000.
73
Businesses
519
Employees
$63.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 20.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 12.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.5% |
| Information | 3 | 4.1% |
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 94957 vs 94904 →
ZIP 94957 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94901
San Rafael (94901)
41,157 residents
- 94941
Mill Valley (94941)
30,496 residents
- 94903
San Rafael (94903)
29,040 residents
- 94960 15,740
San Anselmo (94960)
15,740 residents
- 94904 11,995
Greenbrae (94904)
11,995 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 94957 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94957 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
- 94925
Corte Madera (94925)
$232,763 median income
- 94973
Woodacre (94973)
$231,094 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
- 94930
Fairfax (94930)
$145,362 median income
- 94903
San Rafael (94903)
$142,083 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94957 ranks the highest 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 | 1.2 mi |
| 94960 | San Anselmo, CA | 15,740 | 2.4 mi |
| 94930 | Fairfax, CA | 8,500 | 2.7 mi |
| 94939 | Larkspur, CA | 6,859 | 2.4 mi |
| 94941 | Mill Valley, CA | 30,496 | 4.7 mi |
| 94903 | San Rafael, CA | 29,040 | 4.3 mi |
| 94901 | San Rafael, CA | 41,157 | 3.5 mi |
| 94925 | Corte Madera, CA | 9,253 | 3.9 mi |
| 94964 | San Quentin, CA | 5,094 | 4.1 mi |
| 94973 | Woodacre, CA | 1,429 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94957, 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 (1,332 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 94957 in?
ZIP code 94957 (Ross) 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 94957?
ZIP code 94957 in Ross, CA has a population of 1,332 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94957?
The median household income in ZIP 94957 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94957?
The median home value in ZIP 94957 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94957?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94957 is White at 79.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94957?
ZIP code 94957 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94957?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94957 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (13), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94957?
In ZIP code 94957, 86.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94957?
In ZIP code 94957, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94957?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94957 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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