Sausalito, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94965
Marin County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,847
- 310/sq mi High-density area
- $146,946
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,537,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sausalito pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 310
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94965 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94965 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sausalito, Marin County, California, home to 10,847 residents across 35.0 square miles, a density of 310 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94965 skews affluent, with a median household income of $146,946 (45% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $121,773. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $1,537,800 (99% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $3,048; 55.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marin County, so 94965 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 94965
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sausalito, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94965.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
182 establishments
- Retail trade 68
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 63
Real estate and rental and leasing
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 58
Accommodation and food services
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 51
Other services (except public administration)
51 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 94965, Sausalito, 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
10,847
Population
35.0
Area (sq mi)
310
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94965?
51.0
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
19.4%
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?
$146,946
Median Household Income
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$121,773
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94965 ranks among California ZIPs
Sausalito, 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)
$146,946 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,583 California 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
6,709housing units
6,709
Total Housing Units
6,043
Occupied Units
666
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,537,800
Median Home Value
+99% vs state ZIP avg
$3,048
Median Rent
1968
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
+7.6%
YoY Change (2021)
178
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+78%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94965 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -8.4% | 161 |
| 2018 | -0.1% | 161 |
| 2019 | +9.8% | 177 |
| 2020 | -6.5% | 165 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 178 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 711 business establishments in ZIP 94965, employing approximately 6,910 people with a combined annual payroll of $523,091,000.
711
Businesses
6,910
Employees
$523.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 182 | 25.6% |
| Retail trade | 68 | 9.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 63 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 58 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 45 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 6.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 3.4% |
| Information | 24 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 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 94965 vs 94941 →
ZIP 94965 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94122
San Francisco (94122)
56,023 residents
- 94121
San Francisco (94121)
41,203 residents
- 94118
San Francisco (94118)
38,319 residents
- 94941
Mill Valley (94941)
30,496 residents
- 94920 12,474
Belvedere Tiburon (94920)
12,474 residents
- 94904 11,995
Greenbrae (94904)
11,995 residents
- 94965 10,847
Sausalito (94965)
10,847 residents
- 94925 9,253
Corte Madera (94925)
9,253 residents
- 94939 6,859
Larkspur (94939)
6,859 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94965 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94965 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94920
Belvedere Tiburon (94920)
$246,045 median income
- 94925
Corte Madera (94925)
$232,763 median income
- 94129
San Francisco (94129)
$220,972 median income
- 94941
Mill Valley (94941)
$209,870 median income
- 94939
Larkspur (94939)
$203,988 median income
- 94904
Greenbrae (94904)
$169,118 median income
- 94118
San Francisco (94118)
$163,995 median income
- 94965
Sausalito (94965)
$146,946 median income
- 94122
San Francisco (94122)
$146,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94965 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94941 | Mill Valley, CA | 30,496 | 3.7 mi |
| 94925 | Corte Madera, CA | 9,253 | 5.1 mi |
| 94920 | Belvedere Tiburon, CA | 12,474 | 4.1 mi |
| 94939 | Larkspur, CA | 6,859 | 6.1 mi |
| 94121 | San Francisco, CA | 41,203 | 5.3 mi |
| 94129 | San Francisco, CA | 3,183 | 4.8 mi |
| 94964 | San Quentin, CA | 5,094 | 6.7 mi |
| 94122 | San Francisco, CA | 56,023 | 6.6 mi |
| 94118 | San Francisco, CA | 38,319 | 5.9 mi |
| 94904 | Greenbrae, CA | 11,995 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94965, 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 (10,847 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 94965 in?
ZIP code 94965 (Sausalito) 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 94965?
ZIP code 94965 in Sausalito, CA has a population of 10,847 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94965?
The median household income in ZIP 94965 is $146,946, which is 93% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94965?
The median home value in ZIP 94965 is $1,537,800, which is 453% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94965?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94965 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94965?
ZIP code 94965 has 711 business establishments employing approximately 6,910 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94965?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94965 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (182), Retail trade (68), Real estate and rental and leasing (63). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94965?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94965 increased by 7.6% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 94965?
In ZIP code 94965, 78.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.7% 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 94965?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94965 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 94965?
In ZIP code 94965, approximately 55.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94965?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94965 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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