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
$78,906
Median income
$633,400
Median home value
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 95421 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 568.6 square miles in Cazadero, Sonoma County, California. The area is home to 1,592 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 95421 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95421 sits at $78,906 (22% below the California average), while per-capita income is $49,269. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $633,400 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,813 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95421 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sonoma County, so you can benchmark 95421 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 95421

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95421.

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 95421, Cazadero, 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

1,592

Population

568.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95421?

59.3

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

15.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$78,906

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$49,269

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95421 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,906 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,145

Total Housing Units

663

Occupied Units

482

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$633,400

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,813

Median Rent

1970

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

-8.8%

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.

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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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