94930 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 94930, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

94930 is a zip code in Marin County, California, which covers Ross Valley, with a total population of 8,796 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 94930 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 94930.

The estimated population of people living in 94930 is 8,796, with a median age of 48.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 94930 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,796
+0.02%
+0.14%
2020
8,794
+0.76%
-
2019
8,728
+0.58%
-
2018
8,678
 -1.21% -
2017
8,784
 - -

Population of 94930 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 94930 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
83.2%
83.5%
 -0.36%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.2%
 +300.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
8.4%
7.6%
 +10.53%
Asian
3.8%
4.3%
 -11.63%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.6%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
4.4%
 -40.91%
Other
0.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 94930 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 94930 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 94930 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 94930 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.3 +0.62% 47.8 +0.21% 49.3 +0.2%
2020 48 -0.41% 47.7 +0.21% 49.2 -0.61%
2019 48.2 0% 47.6 -1.45% 49.5 +2.7%
2018 48.2 +2.34% 48.3 +1.9% 48.2 +3.21%
2017 47.1 - 47.4 - 46.7 -

The median age of the 94930 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 94930 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 308 +9.85% 475 -11.93% 314 411
10 to 19 428 +3.59% 488 -0.52% 435 479
20 to 29 317 +42.17% 355 -4.51% 462 336
30 to 39 360 -4.1% 444 +6.23% 336 454
40 to 49 777 -4.88% 857 -14.96% 733 721
50 to 59 656 +10.92% 798 -18.32% 724 661
60 to 69 688 -23.75% 801 +1.87% 527 815
70+ 446 +37.23% 586 +30.08% 630 758

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 94930 zip code is $114,811.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 94930.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $120,364.00
  • 45 to 64
    $147,891.00
  • 65 and over
    $91,094.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 94930 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 94930, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 94930 is currently $140,574.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

21.27% of households in 94930 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 94930 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.78%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.36%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.28%
  • $200,000 or more
    21.27%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 94930 is $61,090.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 94930 by the total population of 94930.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 94930 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 94930 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    27.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    53.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.38%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9.70%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.66%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 94930 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 94930 zip over the age of 16 is 7,507.

Of those people, a total of 69.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 94930 is 61.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 94930 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 350 27.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 449 95.50% 17.00%
25 to 29 years 349 87.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 391 87.50% 11.70%
35 to 44 years 1,063 89.00% 8.50%
45 to 54 years 1,492 86.70% 16.50%
55 to 59 years 683 82.70% 8.30%
60 to 64 years 659 87.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,306 42.50% 25.40%
75 years and over 765 17.80% 7.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 94930. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,629 68.70% 13.00%
Black or African American 71 87.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 311 63.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 38 94.70% 0.00%
Other 218 100.00% 6.90%
Two or more races 240 74.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 550 75.30% 3.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,371 68.70% 13.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 94930 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 94930 is 4,640, with median earnings of $63,427.00.

Women in 94930 are earning approximately 99.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,640 $63,427.00
Male 2,459 $63,487.00
Female 2,181 $63,401.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 94930 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 825 $94,514.00
Business and Financial 404 $78,281.00
Computer and Mathematical 156 $132,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 109 $79,601.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 145 $55,574.00
Community and Social Service 78 $13,333.00
Legal 119 $107,083.00
Educational and Library 358 $50,147.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 294 $61,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 274 $47,500.00
Healthcare Support 37 $53,523.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 83 $26,750.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 230 $13,868.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 98 $46,011.00
Personal Care and Service 149 $51,840.00
Sales 404 $57,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 333 $42,917.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 179 $60,234.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 85 $24,971.00
Production 112 $26,842.00
Transportation and Material Moving 116 $55,714.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 94930 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 94930.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 548 $103,696.00 277 $85,781.00
Business and Financial 163 $79,557.00 241 $59,611.00
Computer and Mathematical 80 $113,810.00 76 $206,354.00
Architecture and Engineering 85 $79,761.00 24 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 73 $55,507.00 72 $67,778.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 78 $13,333.00
Legal 56 $132,778.00 63 $89,650.00
Educational and Library 101 $80,875.00 257 $34,476.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 122 $50,833.00 172 $103,359.00
Healthcare Practitioners 79 $0.00 195 $112,839.00
Healthcare Support 26 $37,083.00 11 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $103,750.00 32 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 157 $27,232.00 73 $6,771.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $45,745.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 47 $0.00 102 $62,788.00
Sales 222 $57,250.00 182 $42,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 61 $63,281.00 272 $34,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 179 $60,234.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 75 $24,680.00 10 $0.00
Production 91 $26,497.00 21 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 110 $55,500.00 6 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,803 households in 94930, with an average household size of 2.3 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,255 families living in the 94930 zip code with an average family size of 2.77 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 94930:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,778 167 310 1,548
Average Household Size 2.85 2.83 3.06 1.47
Total Families 1,778 167 310 0
Average Household Size 2.81 2.46 2.71 0

Poverty

Of the 2,255 families living in 94930, 4.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 94930:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,080 housing units in 94930.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,803 93.21%
Vacant 277 6.79%

30.25% of the total 4,080 housing units in 94930 are rental units. This is approximately 1,234 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,554 are occupied by the owner - or 62.60% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 94930 is $2,106.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 94930 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    15
  • Less than $500
    79
  • $500 to $999
    99
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    139
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    246
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    255
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    192
  • $3,000 or more
    224

Property Value

The median value of a property in 94930 is $927,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 94930 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    13
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    65
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,500
  • $1,000,000 or more
    976

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 94930. The chart below shows the number of properties in 94930 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,443
  • 1940 to 1949
    339
  • 1950 to 1959
    862
  • 1960 to 1969
    446
  • 1970 to 1979
    565
  • 1980 to 1989
    250
  • 1990 to 1999
    112
  • 2000 to 2009
    26
  • 2010 to 2013
    37
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 94930 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    125
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,165
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,720
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    793

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 94930 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 94930 that commute to work in a particular way.

31 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 94930.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    143
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    268
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    384
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    386
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    363
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    113
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    407
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    144
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    125
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    320
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    448
  • 90 or more minutes
    102

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 94930 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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