City

Santa Rosa, CA

8 ZIP codes  ·  Sonoma County  ·  California

👥210,635Population
💰$97,377Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$705,874Median Home Value▲ 153% above avg
🎓46.1%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.8%Hispanic: 35.6%Black: 1.6%Asian: 5.9%Other: 4.1%Race
White51.8%
Hispanic35.6%
Black1.6%
Asian5.9%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads46.1% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma5,138 (3.8%)
HS Graduate29,443 (21.6%)
Some College15,125 (11.1%)
Associates22,459 (16.5%)
Bachelors14,536 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree49,577 (36.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 21.6%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 36.4%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad21.6%
Some College11.1%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate36.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.5%Renter: 42.5%Tenure
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,377 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$705,873 ▲ 153% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,064/mo
Total Housing Units84,169
Vacant Units3,919

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa is a city in California, located in Sonoma County. The city spans 8 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 210,635 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.06 years.

Economically, Santa Rosa is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,377 is above the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Santa Rosa is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $705,873, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,064 per month.

The population of Santa Rosa is well-educated. 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (51.76%).

Santa Rosa, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 8 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Santa Rosa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95401 36,842 $93,513 $628,900 $1,978 4.7% 42.7% 56.6%
95403 45,570 $94,480 $651,900 $2,215 3.8% 39.8% 54.9%
95404 37,317 $102,802 $865,900 $1,890 4.5% 56.2% 59.3%
95405 22,811 $117,931 $749,700 $2,315 8.8% 57.5% 60.7%
95407 42,135 $82,807 $603,300 $1,822 6.3% 31.8% 51.2%
95409 25,960 $105,736 $807,800 $2,346 6.8% 60.4% 68.2%