US ZIP Code
95436

Forestville, CA

Sonoma County  ·  California

● Active
👥 5,999 Population ↓ 4% since 2019
💰 $96,023 Median HH Income
▲ 26% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019
🎂 41.3 Median Age ↓ 19% since 2019
🏠 $704,100 Median Home Value
▲ 153% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019
🎓 55.2% College Grads
▲ 42% above avg
📊 4.8% Unemployment
≈ Avg ↓ 16% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code95436
CityForestville
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySonoma County
Area Code369/707
Elevation176 ft
Latitude38.486828
Longitude-122.905617
TimezoneLos Angeles (DST)
FIPS06097
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 51.8% (3,110) Female 48.2% (2,889) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.5%Hispanic: 11.3%Black: 2.6%Asian: 2.4%Other: 15.9%Race
White65.5%
Hispanic11.3%
Black2.6%
Asian2.4%
Other15.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs ↓ 19% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.50
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads55.2% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma38 (0.9%)
HS Graduate790 (18.9%)
Some College393 (9.4%)
Associates647 (15.5%)
Bachelors481 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,821 (43.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 18.9%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 43.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad18.9%
Some College9.4%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate43.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–100k
3%
$100k–150k
0%
$300k–500k
19%
Over $500k
77%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,023 ▲ 26% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019
Median Home Value$704,100 ▲ 153% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,947/mo ↑ 43% since 2019
Total Units2,668
Vacant Units286
Avg HH Size2.50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–50k
11%
$50k–75k
18%
$75k–100k
12%
$100k–150k
20%
$150k–200k
12%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%

Summary

Total Units2,668
Vacant286
Owner Occupied70.4%
Renter Occupied29.6%
Avg HH Size2.50
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 95436 is in Forestville, CA, in Sonoma County.
ZIP code 95436 is located in California (CA).
ZIP code 95436 is in Sonoma County, CA.
ZIP 95436 observes the Los Angeles timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 95436 is 5,999 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 95436 is $96,023 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 95436 is $704,100 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 95436

ZIP code 95436 is located in Forestville, California, within Sonoma County. With a population of 5,999, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 95436 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $96,023 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 95436 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $704,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,947 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.

The population of 95436 is majority White (65.46%). Residents are well-educated — 55.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 48% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 95436 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.

Overall, ZIP code 95436 in Forestville, CA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,999 residents, a median household income of $96,023, and a median home value of $704,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.