City

Sonoma, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sonoma County  ·  California

👥35,139Population
💰$108,322Median HH Income▲ 42% above avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$882,300Median Home Value▲ 216% above avg
🎓51.9%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.6%Hispanic: 28.4%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White65.6%
Hispanic28.4%
Black1.2%
Asian1.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads51.9% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma383 (1.5%)
HS Graduate4,770 (18.4%)
Some College2,652 (10.2%)
Associates4,670 (18%)
Bachelors2,454 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree11,018 (42.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 18.4%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 42.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad18.4%
Some College10.2%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate42.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.2%Renter: 32.8%Tenure
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
85%

Financials

Median HH Income$108,322 ▲ 42% above avg
Median Home Value$882,300 ▲ 216% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,127/mo
Total Housing Units16,974
Vacant Units1,978

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
53%
About Sonoma, CA

Sonoma is a city in California, located in Sonoma County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 35,139 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, Sonoma is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $108,322 is above the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sonoma is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $882,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,127 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sonoma is well-educated. 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (65.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sonoma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95476 35,139 $108,322 $882,300 $2,127 6.5% 51.9% 67.2%