City

Occidental, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sonoma County  ·  California

👥1,154Population
💰$123,650Median HH Income▲ 62% above avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$1,122,500Median Home Value▲ 303% above avg
🎓59.9%College Grads▲ 54% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.4%Hispanic: 12.1%Asian: 3.6%Other: 1.6%Race
White79.4%
Hispanic12.1%
Asian3.6%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads59.9% ▲ 54% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
HS Graduate158 (16.9%)
Some College60 (6.4%)
Associates157 (16.8%)
Bachelors58 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree501 (53.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.9%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 53.6%Edu
HS Grad16.9%
Some College6.4%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate53.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.8%Renter: 36.2%Tenure
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$123,650 ▲ 62% above avg
Median Home Value$1,122,500 ▲ 303% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,820/mo
Total Housing Units1,012
Vacant Units487

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Occidental, CA

Occidental is a city in California, located in Sonoma County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,154 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Occidental is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $123,650 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Occidental is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,122,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,820 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Occidental is well-educated. 59.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Occidental
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95465 1,154 $123,650 $1,122,500 $1,820 2.2% 59.9% 63.8%