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
$231,094
Median income
$1,076,300
Median home value
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.3 square miles in Woodacre, Marin County, California. The area is home to 1,429 residents, producing a population density of 139 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 94973 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 94973 sits at $231,094 (127% above the California average), while per-capita income is $85,653. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $1,076,300 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $2,395 per month, and 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 94973 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.3, 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 94973 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 94973

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94973.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,429

Population

10.3

Area (sq mi)

139

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94973?

58.3

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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

$85,653

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 94973 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$231,094 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

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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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.8%

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

What does housing look like?

674

Total Housing Units

646

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$1,076,300

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$2,395

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 94973 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 94973 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 94973 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 94973 ranks #2 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
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

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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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