Windsor, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95492
Sonoma County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,532
- 579/sq mi High-density area
- $134,211
- Median income Above-median income area
- $810,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Windsor pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 579
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95492 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 95492 (Windsor, CA) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.6 in 2023 to 257.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95492 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Windsor, Sonoma County, California, with 28,532 residents across 49.3 square miles, a density of 579 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95492 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,211 (32% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,881. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.1% and unemployment is 3.9%. Median home value is $810,200 (5% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,467; 76.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sonoma County, so 95492 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 95492
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Windsor, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95492.
- Construction
Construction
142 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
58 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
54 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 95492, Windsor, 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
28,532
Population
49.3
Area (sq mi)
579
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95492?
42.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
13.7%
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?
$134,211
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$56,881
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95492 ranks among California ZIPs
Windsor, 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)
$134,211 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
10,128housing units
10,128
Total Housing Units
9,627
Occupied Units
501
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$810,200
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$2,467
Median Rent
1992
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95492 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 207 |
| 2021 | +6.6% | 221 |
| 2022 | +8.0% | 238 |
| 2023 | +3.5% | 247 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 257 |
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 660 business establishments in ZIP 95492, employing approximately 7,163 people with a combined annual payroll of $404,401,000.
660
Businesses
7,163
Employees
$404.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 142 | 21.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 58 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 40 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.4% |
| Information | 15 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.2% |
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 95492 vs 95439 →
ZIP 95492 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95403
Santa Rosa (95403)
45,164 residents
- 95407
Santa Rosa (95407)
39,352 residents
- 95401
Santa Rosa (95401)
36,981 residents
- 95492
Windsor (95492)
28,532 residents
- 95472
Sebastopol (95472)
28,255 residents
- 95448 16,852
Healdsburg (95448)
16,852 residents
- 95436 5,418
Forestville (95436)
5,418 residents
- 95444 748
Graton (95444)
748 residents
- 95439 675
Fulton (95439)
675 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95492 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95492 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95492
Windsor (95492)
$134,211 median income
- 95436
Forestville (95436)
$109,531 median income
- 95472
Sebastopol (95472)
$108,925 median income
- 95444
Graton (95444)
$105,179 median income
- 95448
Healdsburg (95448)
$105,120 median income
- 95403
Santa Rosa (95403)
$98,191 median income
- 95401
Santa Rosa (95401)
$93,615 median income
- 95407
Santa Rosa (95407)
$82,863 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95492 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95439 | Fulton, CA | 675 | 3.3 mi |
| 95403 | Santa Rosa, CA | 45,164 | 3.9 mi |
| 95401 | Santa Rosa, CA | 36,981 | 5.8 mi |
| 95436 | Forestville, CA | 5,418 | 5.9 mi |
| 95444 | Graton, CA | 748 | 7.3 mi |
| 95448 | Healdsburg, CA | 16,852 | 7.5 mi |
| 95472 | Sebastopol, CA | 28,255 | 9.5 mi |
| 95407 | Santa Rosa, CA | 39,352 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95492, 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 (28,532 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 95492 in?
ZIP code 95492 (Windsor) 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 95492?
ZIP code 95492 in Windsor, CA has a population of 28,532 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95492?
The median household income in ZIP 95492 is $134,211, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95492?
The median home value in ZIP 95492 is $810,200, which is 191% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95492?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95492 is White at 63.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95492?
ZIP code 95492 has 660 business establishments employing approximately 7,163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95492?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95492 are: Construction (142), Professional, scientific, and technical services (60), Health care and social assistance (59). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95492?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95492 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 95492?
In ZIP code 95492, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.4% 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 95492?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95492 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95492?
In ZIP code 95492, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95492?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95492 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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