City

Glen Ellen, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sonoma County  ·  California

👥2,986Population
💰$131,696Median HH Income▲ 73% above avg
🎂58.2Median Age
🏠$1,360,500Median Home Value▲ 388% above avg
🎓59.1%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊10.3%Unemployment▲ 110% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.5%Hispanic: 11.5%Asian: 1.6%Other: 5.7%Race
White80.5%
Hispanic11.5%
Asian1.6%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
1%
25–44
14%
45–64
51%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads59.1% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment10.3% ▲ 110% above avg
No HS Diploma37 (1.5%)
HS Graduate310 (12.4%)
Some College156 (6.3%)
Associates516 (20.7%)
Bachelors126 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree1,345 (54%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 12.4%Some College: 6.3%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 54%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad12.4%
Some College6.3%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate54.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
1%
Over $500k
99%

Financials

Median HH Income$131,696 ▲ 73% above avg
Median Home Value$1,360,500 ▲ 388% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,720/mo
Total Housing Units1,625
Vacant Units204

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
35%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Glen Ellen, CA

Glen Ellen is a city in California, located in Sonoma County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,986 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.2 years.

Economically, Glen Ellen is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $131,696 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Glen Ellen is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,360,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,720 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glen Ellen is well-educated. 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.54%).

Glen Ellen, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Glen Ellen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95442 2,986 $131,696 $1,360,500 $1,720 10.3% 59.1% 72.5%