PlainZIP

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
$250,000+
Median income
$2,000,000+
Median home value
82.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 California average), while per-capita income is $175,428. Poverty here runs at 4.2%, with unemployment measured at 0.8%. The typical home here is valued at $2,000,000+ (159% above the state average); renters pay a median of $3,501 monthly, and 86.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marin County, so you can benchmark 94957 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 94957

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ross, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94957.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 94957?

42.1

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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

$175,428

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 94957 ranks nationally

Ross, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, with the Census top-code shown at $250,000+

$250,000 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 86.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 82.6%

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

What does housing look like?

791

Total Housing Units

717

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.5%
Renter 13.5%

$2,000,000+

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94957 ranks #0 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 94957 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 94957 ranks the highest 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 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

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
94947 standard
Novato, CA
Pop: 24,283
94949 standard
Novato, CA
Pop: 17,202
94945 standard
Novato, CA
Pop: 17,167

Related Areas

Marin County Ross, CA California

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.