City

Fairfax, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Marin County  ·  California

👥8,564Population
💰$136,341Median HH Income▲ 79% above avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$1,152,100Median Home Value▲ 313% above avg
🎓72.4%College Grads▲ 87% above avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 102% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.2%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 1%Asian: 2.6%Other: 4%Race
White82.2%
Hispanic7.8%
Black1.0%
Asian2.6%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads72.4% ▲ 87% above avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 102% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.2%)
HS Graduate507 (8.1%)
Some College441 (7%)
Associates765 (12.2%)
Bachelors372 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree4,157 (66.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 8.1%Some College: 7%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 66.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad8.1%
Some College7.0%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate66.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.6%Renter: 34.5%Tenure
Owner65.6%
Renter34.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
98%

Financials

Median HH Income$136,341 ▲ 79% above avg
Median Home Value$1,152,100 ▲ 313% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,314/mo
Total Housing Units3,729
Vacant Units185

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
36%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
52%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
38%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
63%
About Fairfax, CA

Fairfax is a city in California, located in Marin County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 8,564 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Fairfax is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $136,341 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfax is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,152,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,314 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairfax is highly educated. 72.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.18%).

Fairfax, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Fairfax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94930 8,564 $136,341 $1,152,100 $2,314 9.9% 72.4% 65.6%