City

Mill Valley, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Marin County  ·  California

👥32,349Population
💰$210,217Median HH Income▲ 175% above avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$1,990,100Median Home Value▲ 614% above avg
🎓80.8%College Grads▲ 109% above avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.2%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 0.9%Asian: 6%Other: 5.2%Race
White79.2%
Hispanic7.5%
Black0.9%
Asian6.0%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads80.8% ▲ 109% above avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma78 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,270 (5.8%)
Some College922 (4.2%)
Associates1,896 (8.7%)
Bachelors947 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree16,619 (76.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 5.8%Some College: 4.2%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 76.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad5.8%
Some College4.2%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate76.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
92%

Financials

Median HH Income$210,217 ▲ 175% above avg
Median Home Value$1,990,100 ▲ 614% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,949/mo
Total Housing Units13,860
Vacant Units1,326

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
53%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
54%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
39%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
56%
About Mill Valley, CA

Mill Valley is a city in California, located in Marin County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 32,349 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Mill Valley is a affluent community. The median household income of $210,217 is more than double the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mill Valley is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,990,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,949 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mill Valley is highly educated. 80.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (79.21%).

Mill Valley, 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 Mill Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94941 32,349 $210,217 $1,990,100 $2,949 6.4% 80.8% 66.6%