Santa Rosa, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95401
Sonoma County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,981
- 692/sq mi High-density area
- $93,615
- Median income Above-median income area
- $630,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Santa Rosa pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 692
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95401 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95401 (Santa Rosa, CA) fell -1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.6 in 2023 to 257.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, with 36,981 residents across 53.4 square miles, a density of 692 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95401 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,615 (8% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,772. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $630,900 (18% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,081; owner occupancy is 53.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sonoma County, so 95401 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 95401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Rosa, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95401.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
186 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
150 establishments
- Construction
Construction
146 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
141 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
122 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 95401, Santa Rosa, 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
36,981
Population
53.4
Area (sq mi)
692
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95401?
39.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
25.0%
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?
$93,615
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$45,772
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95401 ranks nationally
Santa Rosa, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$93,615 Top 24% higher than 76% of 30,318 US 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
14,384housing units
14,384
Total Housing Units
13,840
Occupied Units
544
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$630,900
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$2,081
Median Rent
1979
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
-1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95401 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 214 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 233 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 266 |
| 2023 | -1.9% | 261 |
| 2024 | -1.3% | 257 |
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 1,214 business establishments in ZIP 95401, employing approximately 16,043 people with a combined annual payroll of $967,608,000.
1,214
Businesses
16,043
Employees
$967.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 186 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 150 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 146 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 141 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 122 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 118 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 58 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 49 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 3.2% |
| Information | 22 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.4% |
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 95401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95403
Santa Rosa (95403)
45,164 residents
- 94928
Rohnert Park (94928)
43,170 residents
- 95404
Santa Rosa (95404)
39,761 residents
- 95407
Santa Rosa (95407)
39,352 residents
- 95401
Santa Rosa (95401)
36,981 residents
- 95492
Windsor (95492)
28,532 residents
- 95472
Sebastopol (95472)
28,255 residents
- 95405
Santa Rosa (95405)
21,399 residents
- 95436 5,418
Forestville (95436)
5,418 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95401 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95492
Windsor (95492)
$134,211 median income
- 95405
Santa Rosa (95405)
$118,299 median income
- 95436
Forestville (95436)
$109,531 median income
- 95472
Sebastopol (95472)
$108,925 median income
- 95404
Santa Rosa (95404)
$105,437 median income
- 95444
Graton (95444)
$105,179 median income
- 94928
Rohnert Park (94928)
$99,280 median income
- 95403
Santa Rosa (95403)
$98,191 median income
- 95401
Santa Rosa (95401)
$93,615 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95401 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95439 | Fulton, CA | 675 | 3.2 mi |
| 95403 | Santa Rosa, CA | 45,164 | 4.2 mi |
| 95444 | Graton, CA | 748 | 4.3 mi |
| 95407 | Santa Rosa, CA | 39,352 | 4.6 mi |
| 95492 | Windsor, CA | 28,532 | 5.8 mi |
| 95472 | Sebastopol, CA | 28,255 | 5.3 mi |
| 95405 | Santa Rosa, CA | 21,399 | 6.9 mi |
| 95404 | Santa Rosa, CA | 39,761 | 7.7 mi |
| 95436 | Forestville, CA | 5,418 | 7.2 mi |
| 94928 | Rohnert Park, CA | 43,170 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95401, 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 (36,981 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 95401 in?
ZIP code 95401 (Santa Rosa) is located in Sonoma County, California. Sonoma County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sonoma-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95401?
ZIP code 95401 in Santa Rosa, CA has a population of 36,981 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95401?
The median household income in ZIP 95401 is $93,615, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95401?
The median home value in ZIP 95401 is $630,900, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95401 is White at 49.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95401?
ZIP code 95401 has 1,214 business establishments employing approximately 16,043 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95401 are: Retail trade (186), Health care and social assistance (150), Construction (146). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95401 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 95401?
In ZIP code 95401, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 95401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95401 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95401?
In ZIP code 95401, approximately 53.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95401 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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