Cazadero, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95421
Sonoma County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,592
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $78,906
- Median income Near-median income area
- $633,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cazadero pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95421 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 95421 (Cazadero, CA) fell -8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 275.4 in 2023 to 251.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95421 covers 568.6 square miles in Cazadero, Sonoma County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,592 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95421 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,906 (22% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,269. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $633,400 (18% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,813; owner occupancy is 79.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sonoma County, so 95421 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 95421
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cazadero, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95421.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Information 3
Information
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 95421, Cazadero, 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
1,592
Population
568.6
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95421?
59.3
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
15.4%
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?
$78,906
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$49,269
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95421 ranks among California ZIPs
Cazadero, 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)
$78,906 34th percentile higher than 34% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,145housing units
1,145
Total Housing Units
663
Occupied Units
482
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$633,400
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,813
Median Rent
1970
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
-8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95421 have decreased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 212 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 232 |
| 2022 | -7.6% | 214 |
| 2023 | +28.5% | 275 |
| 2024 | -8.8% | 251 |
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 45 business establishments in ZIP 95421, employing approximately 178 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,573,000.
45
Businesses
178
Employees
$8.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 22.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 13.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Information | 3 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.7% |
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 95421 vs 95450 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95450 | Jenner, CA | 387 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95421, 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 (1,592 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 95421 in?
ZIP code 95421 (Cazadero) 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 95421?
ZIP code 95421 in Cazadero, CA has a population of 1,592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95421?
The median household income in ZIP 95421 is $78,906, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95421?
The median home value in ZIP 95421 is $633,400, which is 128% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95421?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95421 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95421?
ZIP code 95421 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 178 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95421?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95421 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (6), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95421?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95421 decreased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 95421?
In ZIP code 95421, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.6% 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 95421?
In ZIP code 95421, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95421?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95421 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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