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Sebastopol, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95472

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

28,255
158/sq mi
$108,925
Median income
$1,020,100
Median home value
50.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sebastopol pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
158
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95472 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95472 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, California, with 28,255 residents across 179.1 square miles, a density of 158 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95472 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,925 (7% above the California average), while per-capita income is $61,231. Poverty here runs at 9.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $1,020,100 (32% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,989 monthly, and 73.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, 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 95472 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 95472

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sebastopol, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95472.

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 95472, Sebastopol, 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

28,255

Population

179.1

Area (sq mi)

158

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95472?

50.7

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 76.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

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?

$108,925

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$61,231

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95472 ranks nationally

Sebastopol, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,925 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,612

Total Housing Units

11,734

Occupied Units

878

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$1,020,100

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$1,989

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

-3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95472 have decreased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.3% 209
2021 +9.1% 228
2022 +12.2% 256
2023 +6.5% 273
2024 -3.0% 265

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 975 business establishments in ZIP 95472, employing approximately 8,016 people with a combined annual payroll of $470,498,000.

975

Businesses

8,016

Employees

$470.5M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 176 18.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 136 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 102 10.5%
Retail trade 93 9.5%
Manufacturing 86 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 84 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 64 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 4.0%
Wholesale trade 31 3.2%
Finance and insurance 31 3.2%
Educational services 24 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 2.3%
Information 12 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 9 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 95472 vs 95444 →

ZIP 95472 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 95472 ranks #5 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 95472 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 95472 ranks #3 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
95444 Graton, CA 748 2.4 mi
95401 Santa Rosa, CA 36,981 5.3 mi
95407 Santa Rosa, CA 39,352 6.6 mi
94922 Bodega, CA 425 6.0 mi
95436 Forestville, CA 5,418 6.9 mi
95492 Windsor, CA 28,532 9.5 mi
95439 Fulton, CA 675 8.1 mi
94972 Valley Ford, CA 52 9.0 mi
95403 Santa Rosa, CA 45,164 9.4 mi
94931 Cotati, CA 8,470 9.6 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 Sebastopol, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95472 in? ▼
ZIP code 95472 (Sebastopol) 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 95472? ▼
ZIP code 95472 in Sebastopol, CA has a population of 28,255 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95472? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95472 is $108,925, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95472? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95472 is $1,020,100, which is 267% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95472? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95472 is White at 76.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95472? ▼
ZIP code 95472 has 975 business establishments employing approximately 8,016 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95472? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95472 are: Construction (176), Professional, scientific, and technical services (136), Health care and social assistance (102). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95472? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95472 decreased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 95472? ▼
In ZIP code 95472, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.1% 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 95472? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95472 is 26.9 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 95472? ▼
In ZIP code 95472, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95472? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95472 is 9.9% 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.