Stinson Beach, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94970
Marin County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 683
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $132,857
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,493,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stinson Beach pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94970 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94970 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stinson Beach, Marin County, California, home to just 683 residents across 18.0 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94970 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,857 (31% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,614. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,493,400 (93% above the average California ZIP), while 95.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 71.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marin County, so 94970 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 94970
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stinson Beach, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94970.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 94970, Stinson Beach, 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
683
Population
18.0
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94970?
71.1
Median Age
61.6%
Male
38.4%
Female
12.5%
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?
$132,857
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$64,614
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 94970 ranks among California ZIPs
Stinson Beach, 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)
$132,857 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
693housing units
693
Total Housing Units
144
Occupied Units
549
Vacant Units
1.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,493,400
Median Home Value
+93% vs state ZIP avg
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 94970, employing approximately 175 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,237,000.
28
Businesses
175
Employees
$11.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 14.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.7% |
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 94970 vs 94930 →
ZIP 94970 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94941
Mill Valley (94941)
30,496 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
- 94924 1,638
Bolinas (94924)
1,638 residents
- 94973 1,429
Woodacre (94973)
1,429 residents
- 94957 1,332
Ross (94957)
1,332 residents
- 94933 865
Forest Knolls (94933)
865 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94970 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94970 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
- 94963
San Geronimo (94963)
$210,823 median income
- 94941
Mill Valley (94941)
$209,870 median income
- 94939
Larkspur (94939)
$203,988 median income
- 94904
Greenbrae (94904)
$169,118 median income
- 94930
Fairfax (94930)
$145,362 median income
- 94933
Forest Knolls (94933)
$133,006 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94970 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94930 | Fairfax, CA | 8,500 | 4.0 mi |
| 94924 | Bolinas, CA | 1,638 | 4.5 mi |
| 94973 | Woodacre, CA | 1,429 | 6.8 mi |
| 94941 | Mill Valley, CA | 30,496 | 5.0 mi |
| 94904 | Greenbrae, CA | 11,995 | 5.1 mi |
| 94963 | San Geronimo, CA | 569 | 7.0 mi |
| 94957 | Ross, CA | 1,332 | 5.6 mi |
| 94939 | Larkspur, CA | 6,859 | 6.3 mi |
| 94933 | Forest Knolls, CA | 865 | 7.1 mi |
| 94925 | Corte Madera, CA | 9,253 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94970, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 94970 in?
ZIP code 94970 (Stinson Beach) 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 94970?
ZIP code 94970 in Stinson Beach, CA has a population of 683 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94970?
The median household income in ZIP 94970 is $132,857, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94970?
The median home value in ZIP 94970 is $1,493,400, which is 437% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94970?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94970 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94970?
ZIP code 94970 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 175 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94970?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94970 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (6), Retail trade (4), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94970?
In ZIP code 94970, 91.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.8% 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 94970?
In ZIP code 94970, approximately 95.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94970?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94970 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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