Woodacre, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94973
Marin County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,429
- 139/sq mi High-density area
- $231,094
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,076,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Woodacre pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 139
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94973 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94973 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodacre, Marin County, California, home to just 1,429 residents across 10.3 square miles, a density of 139 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94973 skews affluent, with a median household income of $231,094 (127% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $85,653. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,076,300 (39% above the average California ZIP), while 91.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,395.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marin County, so 94973 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 94973
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodacre, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94973.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 94973, Woodacre, 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
1,429
Population
10.3
Area (sq mi)
139
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94973?
58.3
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
9.2%
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?
$231,094
Median Household Income
+127% vs state ZIP avg
$85,653
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 94973 ranks among California ZIPs
Woodacre, 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)
$231,094 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
674housing units
674
Total Housing Units
646
Occupied Units
28
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,076,300
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$2,395
Median Rent
1953
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2022)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94973 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +5.3% | 224 |
| 2019 | +8.7% | 244 |
| 2020 | -4.8% | 232 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 251 |
| 2022 | +8.7% | 273 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 94973, employing approximately 544 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,709,000.
44
Businesses
544
Employees
$27.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 25.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 9.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 6.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 6.8% |
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 94973 vs 94963 →
ZIP 94973 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94903
San Rafael (94903)
29,040 residents
- 94947
Novato (94947)
24,283 residents
- 94960
San Anselmo (94960)
15,740 residents
- 94930 8,500
Fairfax (94930)
8,500 residents
- 94973 1,429
Woodacre (94973)
1,429 residents
- 94957 1,332
Ross (94957)
1,332 residents
- 94933 865
Forest Knolls (94933)
865 residents
- 94938 812
Lagunitas (94938)
812 residents
- 94946 699
Nicasio (94946)
699 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94973 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94973 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
- 94973
Woodacre (94973)
$231,094 median income
- 94963
San Geronimo (94963)
$210,823 median income
- 94960
San Anselmo (94960)
$185,170 median income
- 94946
Nicasio (94946)
$154,688 median income
- 94930
Fairfax (94930)
$145,362 median income
- 94903
San Rafael (94903)
$142,083 median income
- 94933
Forest Knolls (94933)
$133,006 median income
- 94970
Stinson Beach (94970)
$132,857 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94973 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94963 | San Geronimo, CA | 569 | 1.7 mi |
| 94933 | Forest Knolls, CA | 865 | 2.6 mi |
| 94930 | Fairfax, CA | 8,500 | 3.6 mi |
| 94960 | San Anselmo, CA | 15,740 | 3.6 mi |
| 94903 | San Rafael, CA | 29,040 | 4.8 mi |
| 94938 | Lagunitas, CA | 812 | 4.9 mi |
| 94970 | Stinson Beach, CA | 683 | 6.8 mi |
| 94947 | Novato, CA | 24,283 | 7.0 mi |
| 94946 | Nicasio, CA | 699 | 5.5 mi |
| 94957 | Ross, CA | 1,332 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94973, 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 (1,429 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 94973 in?
ZIP code 94973 (Woodacre) 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 94973?
ZIP code 94973 in Woodacre, CA has a population of 1,429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94973?
The median household income in ZIP 94973 is $231,094, which is 203% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94973?
The median home value in ZIP 94973 is $1,076,300, which is 287% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94973?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94973 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94973?
ZIP code 94973 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94973?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94973 are: Construction (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94973?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94973 increased by 8.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 94973?
In ZIP code 94973, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.8% 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 94973?
In ZIP code 94973, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94973?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94973 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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