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 Moderate-density area
- $164,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,328,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 63.2 square miles in Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,178 residents on file, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95442 skews affluent, with a median household income of $164,750 (62% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $127,497. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,328,100 (72% above the average California ZIP), while 71.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,743.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sonoma County, so 95442 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 95442
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Ellen, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95442.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 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 95442, Glen Ellen, 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
3,178
Population
63.2
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95442?
58.6
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
8.8%
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?
$164,750
Median Household Income
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$127,497
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95442 ranks among California ZIPs
Glen Ellen, 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)
$164,750 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,583 California 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
1,781housing units
1,781
Total Housing Units
1,642
Occupied Units
139
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,328,100
Median Home Value
+72% vs state ZIP avg
$1,743
Median Rent
1964
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 95442 vs 95431 →
ZIP 95442 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95404
Santa Rosa (95404)
39,761 residents
- 94954
Petaluma (94954)
37,365 residents
- 95476
Sonoma (95476)
35,394 residents
- 95409
Santa Rosa (95409)
27,187 residents
- 94951 4,124
Penngrove (94951)
4,124 residents
- 95442 3,178
Glen Ellen (95442)
3,178 residents
- 95452 1,393
Kenwood (95452)
1,393 residents
- 95431 631
Eldridge (95431)
631 residents
- 94573 94
Rutherford (94573)
94 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95442 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95442 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94573
Rutherford (94573)
$250,000 median income
- 95442
Glen Ellen (95442)
$164,750 median income
- 95452
Kenwood (95452)
$118,986 median income
- 94954
Petaluma (94954)
$113,527 median income
- 95409
Santa Rosa (95409)
$107,867 median income
- 94951
Penngrove (94951)
$106,332 median income
- 95404
Santa Rosa (95404)
$105,437 median income
- 95476
Sonoma (95476)
$105,374 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95442, 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 (3,178 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 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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