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San Anselmo, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94960

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

15,740
1,024/sq mi
$185,170
Median income
$1,674,500
Median home value
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Anselmo 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
1,024
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94960 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94960 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Anselmo, Marin County, California, home to 15,740 residents across 15.4 square miles, a density of 1,024 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94960 skews affluent, with a median household income of $185,170 (82% above the California average), while per-capita income is $113,369. Local economic indicators show a 6.2% poverty rate alongside 7.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $1,674,500 (117% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,886 monthly, and 72.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 33 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 94960 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 94960

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Anselmo, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94960.

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 94960, San Anselmo, 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

15,740

Population

15.4

Area (sq mi)

1,024

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94960?

47.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 78.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$185,170

Median Household Income

+82% vs state

$113,369

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94960 ranks nationally

San Anselmo, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$185,170 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,882

Total Housing Units

6,546

Occupied Units

336

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$1,674,500

Median Home Value

+117% vs state

$2,886

Median Rent

1955

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94960 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.4% 189
2021 +6.5% 201
2022 +18.7% 238
2023 -1.1% 236
2024 +10.5% 260

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 525 business establishments in ZIP 94960, employing approximately 3,374 people with a combined annual payroll of $197,530,000.

525

Businesses

3,374

Employees

$197.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 106 20.2%
Construction 77 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 50 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 49 9.3%
Retail trade 48 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 41 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 5.0%
Finance and insurance 20 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 3.8%
Educational services 19 3.6%
Wholesale trade 17 3.2%
Information 8 1.5%
Manufacturing 6 1.1%

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 94960 vs 94957 →

ZIP 94960 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 94960 ranks #5 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 94960 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 94960 ranks #6 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
94957 Ross, CA 1,332 2.4 mi
94903 San Rafael, CA 29,040 2.4 mi
94930 Fairfax, CA 8,500 2.9 mi
94904 Greenbrae, CA 11,995 3.6 mi
94973 Woodacre, CA 1,429 3.6 mi
94901 San Rafael, CA 41,157 4.2 mi
94939 Larkspur, CA 6,859 4.7 mi
94949 Novato, CA 17,202 5.3 mi
94963 San Geronimo, CA 569 5.2 mi
94941 Mill Valley, CA 30,496 7.0 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 San Anselmo, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94960 in? ▼
ZIP code 94960 (San Anselmo) 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 94960? ▼
ZIP code 94960 in San Anselmo, CA has a population of 15,740 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94960? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94960 is $185,170, which is 143% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94960? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94960 is $1,674,500, which is 502% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94960? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94960 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94960? ▼
ZIP code 94960 has 525 business establishments employing approximately 3,374 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94960? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94960 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (106), Construction (77), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94960? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94960 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 94960? ▼
In ZIP code 94960, 78.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.3% 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 94960? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94960 is 32.9 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 94960? ▼
In ZIP code 94960, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94960? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94960 is 6.2% 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.