Glen Ellen, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95442

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

3,178
50/sq mi
$164,750
Median income
$1,328,100
Median home value
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glen Ellen pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95442 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95442 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.2 square miles in Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California. The area is home to 3,178 residents, producing a population density of 50 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 95442 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95442 sits at $164,750 (62% above the California average), while per-capita income is $127,497. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $1,328,100 (72% above the state average) with median rent at $1,743 per month, and 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95442 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sonoma County, so you can benchmark 95442 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 95442

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95442.

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 95442, Glen Ellen, 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

3,178

Population

63.2

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95442?

58.6

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 76.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%

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?

$164,750

Median Household Income

+62% vs state

$127,497

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95442 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$164,750 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,781

Total Housing Units

1,642

Occupied Units

139

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$1,328,100

Median Home Value

+72% vs state

$1,743

Median Rent

1964

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

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

280

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+180%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95442 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.5% 201
2020 +1.8% 204
2021 +6.7% 218
2022 +11.2% 243
2024 280

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 87 business establishments in ZIP 95442, employing approximately 745 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,023,000.

87

Businesses

745

Employees

$36.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 12 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 11 12.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 11.5%
Construction 9 10.3%
Retail trade 8 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 6 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 5.8%
Wholesale trade 3 3.5%

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 95442 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 95442 ranks #6 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 95442 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 95442 ranks #2 of 8 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
95431 Eldridge, CA 631 2.0 mi
95452 Kenwood, CA 1,393 3.6 mi
94573 Rutherford, CA 94 7.2 mi
95409 Santa Rosa, CA 27,187 7.4 mi
95476 Sonoma, CA 35,394 9.4 mi
94954 Petaluma, CA 37,365 10.1 mi
94951 Penngrove, CA 4,124 8.2 mi
95404 Santa Rosa, CA 39,761 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95442 in?
ZIP code 95442 (Glen Ellen) 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 95442?
ZIP code 95442 in Glen Ellen, CA has a population of 3,178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95442?
The median household income in ZIP 95442 is $164,750, which is 116% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95442?
The median home value in ZIP 95442 is $1,328,100, which is 377% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95442?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95442 is White at 76.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95442?
ZIP code 95442 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 745 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95442?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95442 are: Manufacturing (12), Accommodation and food services (11), Real estate and rental and leasing (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95442?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95442 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 95442?
In ZIP code 95442, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.7% 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 95442?
In ZIP code 95442, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95442?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95442 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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