| ZIP Code | 95436 |
|---|---|
| City | Forestville |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Area Code | 369/707 |
| Elevation | 176 ft |
| Latitude | 38.486828 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.905617 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↓ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 38 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 790 (18.9%) |
| Some College | 393 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 647 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 481 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,821 (43.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
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 Ratio | 7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,947/mo ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,668 |
| Vacant Units | 286 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,668 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 286 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
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.