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Santa Rosa, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95405

Sonoma County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,399
1,509/sq mi
$118,299
Median income
$788,000
Median home value
49.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Santa Rosa pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
1,509
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95405 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95405 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, with 21,399 residents across 14.2 square miles, a density of 1,509 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95405 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,299 (16% above the California average), while per-capita income is $65,315. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. Median home value sits at $788,000 (2% above the state average), median rent at $2,334 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sonoma County, letting you compare 95405 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 95405

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Rosa, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95405.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95405, 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

21,399

Population

14.2

Area (sq mi)

1,509

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95405?

45.5

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 73.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%

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?

$118,299

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$65,315

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95405 ranks nationally

Santa Rosa, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$118,299 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. 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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,651

Total Housing Units

9,429

Occupied Units

222

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.5%
Renter 36.5%

$788,000

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$2,334

Median Rent

1972

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95405 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.1% 202
2021 +6.6% 216
2022 +10.4% 238
2023 +1.7% 243
2024 +3.3% 250

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 651 business establishments in ZIP 95405, employing approximately 7,784 people with a combined annual payroll of $529,395,000.

651

Businesses

7,784

Employees

$529.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 210 32.3%
Retail trade 84 12.9%
Construction 67 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 53 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 49 7.5%
Finance and insurance 31 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.7%
Manufacturing 9 1.4%
Educational services 9 1.4%
Wholesale trade 7 1.1%
Information 6 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 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 95405 vs 95404 →

ZIP 95405 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 95405 ranks #7 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 95405 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 95405 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
95404 Santa Rosa, CA 39,761 2.1 mi
95409 Santa Rosa, CA 27,187 4.1 mi
94928 Rohnert Park, CA 43,170 6.5 mi
95407 Santa Rosa, CA 39,352 5.2 mi
94951 Penngrove, CA 4,124 8.1 mi
95401 Santa Rosa, CA 36,981 6.9 mi
95452 Kenwood, CA 1,393 7.1 mi
95403 Santa Rosa, CA 45,164 6.6 mi
94931 Cotati, CA 8,470 8.2 mi
95439 Fulton, CA 675 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sonoma County

95403 standard
Santa Rosa, CA
Pop: 45,164
94928 standard
Rohnert Park, CA
Pop: 43,170
95404 standard
Santa Rosa, CA
Pop: 39,761
95407 standard
Santa Rosa, CA
Pop: 39,352
94954 standard
Petaluma, CA
Pop: 37,365
95401 standard
Santa Rosa, CA
Pop: 36,981

Related Areas

Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95405 in? ▼
ZIP code 95405 (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 95405? ▼
ZIP code 95405 in Santa Rosa, CA has a population of 21,399 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95405? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95405 is $118,299, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95405? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95405 is $788,000, which is 183% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95405? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95405 is White at 73.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95405? ▼
ZIP code 95405 has 651 business establishments employing approximately 7,784 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95405? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95405 are: Health care and social assistance (210), Retail trade (84), Construction (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95405? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95405 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 95405? ▼
In ZIP code 95405, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.5% 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 95405? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95405 is 26.7 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 95405? ▼
In ZIP code 95405, approximately 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95405? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95405 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.