94960 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 94960, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

94960 is a zip code in Marin County, California, which covers Ross Valley CCD and San Rafael, with a total population of 15,871 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 94960 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 94960.

The estimated population of people living in 94960 is 15,871, with a median age of 45.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 94960 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,871
 -2.02% +0.37%
2020
16,199
+2.09%
-
2019
15,868
+0.91%
-
2018
15,725
 -0.55% -
2017
15,812
 - -

Population of 94960 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 94960 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
81.5%
88%
 -7.39%
Black/African American
1.3%
0.6%
 +116.67%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7%
5.1%
 +37.25%
Asian
4.6%
3.4%
 +35.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
5.1%
2.5%
 +104.00%
Other
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 94960 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 94960 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 94960 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 94960 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.7 -0.44% 47.2 0% 44.6 -0.67%
2020 45.9 -3.37% 47.2 -2.07% 44.9 -4.06%
2019 47.5 -0.84% 48.2 +1.05% 46.8 -2.9%
2018 47.9 +0.42% 47.7 0% 48.2 +0.84%
2017 47.7 - 47.7 - 47.8 -

The median age of the 94960 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 94960 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 9 690 +52.4% 673 +17.02% 1,119 774
10 to 19 1,066 +9.11% 1,394 -9.05% 1,156 1,269
20 to 29 404 +12.64% 612 +32.7% 425 817
30 to 39 673 -23.19% 650 +9.85% 522 683
40 to 49 1,125 -1.19% 1,237 -6.22% 1,087 1,140
50 to 59 1,300 +8.8% 1,501 -1.93% 1,406 1,471
60 to 69 1,236 +2.13% 1,401 -35.81% 1,260 959
70+ 823 +2.7% 1,027 -7.66% 842 941

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 94960 zip code is $156,169.00.

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 94960.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $197,469.00
  • 45 to 64
    $196,027.00
  • 65 and over
    $88,375.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 94960 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 94960, 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 94960 is currently $232,462.00.

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.

38.51% of households in 94960 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 94960 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.43%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.82%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.26%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    38.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 94960 is $90,554.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 94960 by the total population of 94960.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 94960 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 94960 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
    25.82%
  • Bachelor's degree
    61.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7.70%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.63%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 94960 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 94960 zip over the age of 16 is 12,400.

Of those people, a total of 69.50% 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 94960 is 66.00%.

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 94960 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 847 32.30% 17.90%
20 to 24 years 695 85.80% 8.10%
25 to 29 years 547 82.40% 20.00%
30 to 34 years 534 93.10% 4.00%
35 to 44 years 1,742 88.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 2,436 79.90% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 1,597 83.60% 1.60%
60 to 64 years 1,153 81.00% 3.00%
65 to 74 years 1,828 51.90% 6.30%
75 years and over 1,021 10.00% 12.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 94960. 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 10,906 69.90% 4.40%
Black or African American 151 64.20% 71.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 49 65.30% 0.00%
Asian 639 57.60% 1.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 0.00% 0.00%
Other 119 86.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 532 74.20% 3.80%
Hispanic or Latino 855 72.20% 3.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,355 69.40% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 94960 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 94960 is 8,187, with median earnings of $79,877.00.

Women in 94960 are earning approximately 55.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,187 $79,877.00
Male 4,374 $100,244.00
Female 3,813 $55,532.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 94960 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 1,499 $126,369.00
Business and Financial 902 $118,393.00
Computer and Mathematical 327 $74,564.00
Architecture and Engineering 216 $141,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 121 $155,865.00
Community and Social Service 191 $63,295.00
Legal 382 $146,023.00
Educational and Library 599 $42,721.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 394 $65,909.00
Healthcare Practitioners 613 $141,875.00
Healthcare Support 159 $36,105.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 80 $102,195.00
Law Enforcement 46 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 175 $14,226.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 72 $8,977.00
Personal Care and Service 196 $30,729.00
Sales 1,236 $78,005.00
Office and Administrative Support 472 $39,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 145 $27,241.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 90 $73,516.00
Production 78 $83,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 111 $51,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 94960 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 94960.

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 834 $152,237.00 665 $102,743.00
Business and Financial 620 $119,010.00 282 $112,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 271 $74,729.00 56 $46,739.00
Architecture and Engineering 161 $72,148.00 55 $250,001.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 61 $156,250.00 60 $154,643.00
Community and Social Service 66 $83,173.00 125 $29,563.00
Legal 189 $241,789.00 193 $52,321.00
Educational and Library 199 $66,359.00 400 $31,154.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 213 $136,050.00 181 $39,183.00
Healthcare Practitioners 198 $250,001.00 415 $133,750.00
Healthcare Support 53 $45,329.00 106 $35,222.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 80 $102,195.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 46 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 85 $3,790.00 90 $36,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 72 $8,977.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 32 $0.00 164 $32,396.00
Sales 644 $100,798.00 592 $43,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 81 $66,442.00 391 $38,477.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 145 $27,241.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 90 $73,516.00 0 $0.00
Production 65 $107,938.00 13 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 86 $50,833.00 25 $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 5,988 households in 94960, with an average household size of 2.62 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 4,200 families living in the 94960 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 94960:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,429 322 449 1,788
Average Household Size 3.14 2.7 3.64 1.33
Total Families 3,429 322 449 0
Average Household Size 3.12 2.35 3.09 0

Poverty

Of the 4,200 families living in 94960, 1.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 94960:

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 6,395 housing units in 94960.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,988 93.64%
Vacant 407 6.36%

26.80% of the total 6,395 housing units in 94960 are rental units. This is approximately 1,714 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,242 are occupied by the owner - or 66.33% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 94960 is $2,306.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 94960 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
    32
  • Less than $500
    50
  • $500 to $999
    120
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    179
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    244
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    431
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    251
  • $3,000 or more
    439

Property Value

The median value of a property in 94960 is $1,308,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 94960 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    38
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    24
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    910
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3,231

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 94960. The chart below shows the number of properties in 94960 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,852
  • 1940 to 1949
    745
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,295
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,028
  • 1970 to 1979
    727
  • 1980 to 1989
    325
  • 1990 to 1999
    252
  • 2000 to 2009
    148
  • 2010 to 2013
    23
  • 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 94960 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    220
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,639
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,609
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,520

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 94960 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 94960 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 94960.

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
    258
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    313
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    587
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    944
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    970
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    296
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    698
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    232
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    149
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    687
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    914
  • 90 or more minutes
    242

Summary

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