City

San Anselmo, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Marin County  ·  California

👥15,891Population
💰$172,332Median HH Income▲ 126% above avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$1,589,200Median Home Value▲ 470% above avg
🎓80.1%College Grads▲ 107% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.2%Hispanic: 8.4%Black: 1.2%Asian: 4.4%Other: 6.8%Race
White78.2%
Hispanic8.4%
Black1.2%
Asian4.4%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads80.1% ▲ 107% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma39 (0.4%)
HS Graduate494 (4.6%)
Some College559 (5.3%)
Associates1,021 (9.6%)
Bachelors761 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree7,751 (73%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 4.6%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 73%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad4.6%
Some College5.3%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate73.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.5%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.5%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
96%

Financials

Median HH Income$172,332 ▲ 126% above avg
Median Home Value$1,589,200 ▲ 470% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,838/mo
Total Housing Units6,641
Vacant Units449

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
44%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
58%
About San Anselmo, CA

San Anselmo is a city in California, located in Marin County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 15,891 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, San Anselmo is a affluent community. The median household income of $172,332 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in San Anselmo is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,589,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,838 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of San Anselmo is highly educated. 80.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (78.22%).

San Anselmo, 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 San Anselmo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94960 15,891 $172,332 $1,589,200 $2,838 5.7% 80.1% 70.5%