City

Bodega Bay, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sonoma County  ·  California

👥1,457Population
🎂54.3Median Age
🏠$1,177,900Median Home Value▲ 322% above avg
🎓52.1%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊14.9%Unemployment▲ 205% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.8% Female 38.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.2%Hispanic: 24.6%Black: 1.1%Race
White72.2%
Hispanic24.6%
Black1.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
12%
45–64
41%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty1.4% ▼ 86% below avg
College Grads52.1% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment14.9% ▲ 205% above avg
HS Graduate260 (25.1%)
Some College57 (5.5%)
Associates180 (17.4%)
Bachelors64 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree476 (45.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 45.9%Edu
HS Grad25.1%
Some College5.5%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate45.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Over $500k
100%

Financials

Median Home Value$1,177,900 ▲ 322% above avg
Median Rent$1,540/mo
Total Housing Units1,353
Vacant Units669

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Walked
19%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Bodega Bay, CA

Bodega Bay is a city in California, located in Sonoma County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,457 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.3 years.

The real estate market in Bodega Bay is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,177,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,540 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bodega Bay is well-educated. 52.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.2%).

Bodega Bay, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Bodega Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.