Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.9% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8,483 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 66,016 (20.2%) |
| Some College | 33,652 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 56,498 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 33,234 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 128,764 (39.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,999 ▲ 36% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $784,966 ▲ 182% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,085/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 206,611 |
| Vacant Units | 15,825 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Sonoma County is located in California and encompasses 50 ZIP codes spanning 35 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 486,452 residents. With a median age of 43.12, it is a middle-aged county.
Sonoma County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $103,998 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Sonoma County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $784,966 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,084. Homeownership rates are high at 61.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Sonoma County are majority White (59.16%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Sonoma County, CA is a upper-middle-income area in California. The 50 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94922 | Bodega | 312 | $131,895 | — | — | 37.3% | 0.0% |
| 95419 | Camp Meeker | 160 | $89,609 | — | — | 0.0% | 37.3% |
| 95421 | Cazadero | 1,453 | $76,905 | $642,700 | $1,595 | 1.6% | 45.2% |
| 95425 | Cloverdale | 11,410 | $107,281 | $647,000 | $1,307 | 2.3% | 45.3% |
| 94931 | Cotati | 9,320 | $103,105 | $788,200 | $1,780 | 3.2% | 49.6% |
| 95436 | Forestville | 5,999 | $96,023 | $704,100 | $1,947 | 4.8% | 55.2% |
| 95439 | Fulton | 708 | $165,216 | $817,800 | — | 0.0% | 30.6% |
| 95441 | Geyserville | 1,842 | $128,375 | $1,277,800 | $1,570 | 3.9% | 46.5% |
| 95442 | Glen Ellen | 2,986 | $131,696 | $1,360,500 | $1,720 | 10.3% | 59.1% |
| 95444 | Graton | 748 | $210,650 | $865,500 | — | 3.3% | 62.6% |
| 95446 | Guerneville | 4,808 | $88,643 | $585,900 | $1,546 | 8.7% | 49.2% |
| 95448 | Healdsburg | 15,868 | $103,048 | $1,030,100 | $2,129 | 5.9% | 58.2% |
| 95450 | Jenner | 215 | $77,083 | $797,600 | $2,161 | 0.0% | 61.3% |
| 95452 | Kenwood | 1,388 | $134,293 | $969,200 | $2,969 | 0.0% | 77.4% |
| 95462 | Monte Rio | 1,122 | $68,333 | $713,800 | $1,375 | 7.7% | 50.3% |
| 95465 | Occidental | 1,154 | $123,650 | $1,122,500 | $1,820 | 2.2% | 59.9% |
| 94951 | Penngrove | 3,628 | $116,093 | $1,213,100 | $2,178 | 4.5% | 55.7% |
| 94952 | Petaluma | 33,339 | $115,097 | $1,016,800 | $2,272 | 4.8% | 58.8% |
| 94954 | Petaluma | 38,000 | $107,564 | $790,100 | $2,405 | 4.5% | 48.9% |
| 95471 | Rio Nido | 604 | $69,046 | $617,500 | $1,886 | 0.0% | 49.0% |
| 94928 | Rohnert Park | 46,463 | $96,622 | $634,700 | $2,211 | 5.4% | 42.0% |
| 95401 | Santa Rosa | 36,842 | $93,513 | $628,900 | $1,978 | 4.7% | 42.7% |
| 95403 | Santa Rosa | 45,570 | $94,480 | $651,900 | $2,215 | 3.8% | 39.8% |
| 95404 | Santa Rosa | 37,317 | $102,802 | $865,900 | $1,890 | 4.5% | 56.2% |
| 95405 | Santa Rosa | 22,811 | $117,931 | $749,700 | $2,315 | 8.8% | 57.5% |
| 95407 | Santa Rosa | 42,135 | $82,807 | $603,300 | $1,822 | 6.3% | 31.8% |
| 95409 | Santa Rosa | 25,960 | $105,736 | $807,800 | $2,346 | 6.8% | 60.4% |
| 95472 | Sebastopol | 28,588 | $109,775 | $995,200 | $1,918 | 4.1% | 58.1% |
| 95476 | Sonoma | 35,139 | $108,322 | $882,300 | $2,127 | 6.5% | 51.9% |
| 95497 | The Sea Ranch | 1,200 | $121,731 | $1,198,200 | $1,350 | 0.0% | 73.2% |
| 95492 | Windsor | 27,455 | $131,022 | $777,700 | $2,149 | 4.0% | 46.8% |