94965 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 94965, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

94965 is a zip code in Marin County, California, which covers Bolinas CCD and Southeast Marin, with a total population of 11,821 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 94965 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 94965.

The estimated population of people living in 94965 is 11,821, with a median age of 51.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 94965 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,821
+3.35%
+5.38%
2020
11,438
+0.39%
-
2019
11,394
 -0.12% -
2018
11,408
+1.7%
-
2017
11,217
 - -

Population of 94965 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 94965 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
71.3%
71.1%
 +0.28%
Black/African American
7.2%
8.8%
 -18.18%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
9.7%
12.7%
 -23.62%
Asian
7.5%
4%
 +87.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
2.6%
 +53.85%
Other
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 94965 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 94965 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 94965 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 94965 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.4 -0.39% 50 -1.19% 52.5 +0.77%
2020 51.6 +0.19% 50.6 -3.25% 52.1 +1.96%
2019 51.5 +0.78% 52.3 +2.95% 51.1 -0.2%
2018 51.1 +0.2% 50.8 -0.2% 51.2 +0.2%
2017 51 - 50.9 - 51.1 -

The median age of the 94965 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 94965 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 9 362 0.92% 532 7.04% 350 527
10 to 19 374 +47.64% 347 -29.64% 473 231
20 to 29 289 +82.16% 461 +32.08% 577 604
30 to 39 631 -2.75% 826 -5.15% 603 776
40 to 49 772 -14.56% 813 0.77% 646 812
50 to 59 868 -19.09% 1,163 +22.6% 708 1,441
60 to 69 1,030 -12.28% 1,082 -17.56% 903 901
70+ 823 +25.72% 844 +39.92% 1,040 1,229

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 94965 zip code is $125,070.00.

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 94965.

  • Under 25
    $38,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $158,800.00
  • 45 to 64
    $125,127.00
  • 65 and over
    $103,603.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 94965 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 94965, 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 94965 is currently $179,338.00.

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.

29.18% of households in 94965 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 94965 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.38%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.24%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    29.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 94965 is $97,381.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 94965 by the total population of 94965.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 94965 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 94965 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
    33.45%
  • Bachelor's degree
    53.21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8.25%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 94965 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 94965 zip over the age of 16 is 10,546.

Of those people, a total of 65.00% 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 94965 is 61.40%.

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 94965 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 306 18.60% 25.00%
20 to 24 years 387 83.50% 44.90%
25 to 29 years 794 78.20% 1.40%
30 to 34 years 818 95.00% 1.80%
35 to 44 years 1,356 89.80% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 1,674 86.90% 5.90%
55 to 59 years 1,138 75.40% 4.70%
60 to 64 years 925 69.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,030 37.50% 1.60%
75 years and over 1,118 13.20% 12.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 94965. 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 8,161 63.00% 6.10%
Black or African American 830 55.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 33.30% 0.00%
Asian 850 79.10% 8.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 18 100.00% 0.00%
Other 130 81.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 554 83.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 749 78.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,888 62.40% 6.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 94965 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 94965 is 6,473, with median earnings of $82,747.00.

Women in 94965 are earning approximately 70.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,473 $82,747.00
Male 2,843 $107,168.00
Female 3,630 $75,509.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 94965 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 1,427 $112,404.00
Business and Financial 511 $90,184.00
Computer and Mathematical 172 $170,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 131 $132,232.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 54 $87,692.00
Community and Social Service 204 $19,375.00
Legal 208 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 348 $49,032.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 640 $65,262.00
Healthcare Practitioners 412 $117,333.00
Healthcare Support 78 $66,389.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 160 $21,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 120 $15,179.00
Personal Care and Service 229 $66,477.00
Sales 1,072 $68,654.00
Office and Administrative Support 371 $60,509.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 34 $29,412.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $36,829.00
Production 103 $52,835.00
Transportation and Material Moving 84 $76,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 94965 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 94965.

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 701 $153,482.00 726 $84,612.00
Business and Financial 106 $133,864.00 405 $79,757.00
Computer and Mathematical 132 $170,750.00 40 $79,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $105,809.00 80 $158,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $88,365.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 45 $72,063.00 159 $14,567.00
Legal 134 $250,001.00 74 $207,813.00
Educational and Library 106 $48,182.00 242 $65,714.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 351 $108,250.00 289 $55,859.00
Healthcare Practitioners 77 $151,335.00 335 $101,417.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 78 $66,389.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 89 $27,109.00 71 $15,170.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 95 $17,411.00 25 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $0.00 204 $66,136.00
Sales 520 $92,571.00 552 $47,552.00
Office and Administrative Support 156 $52,738.00 215 $62,269.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 30 $29,706.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 19 $0.00 41 $0.00
Production 90 $53,232.00 13 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 49 $42,813.00 35 $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 6,149 households in 94965, with an average household size of 1.89 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 2,841 families living in the 94965 zip code with an average family size of 2.56 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 94965:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,092 204 545 3,308
Average Household Size 2.5 2.77 3.05 1.27
Total Families 2,092 204 545 0
Average Household Size 2.47 2.42 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 2,841 families living in 94965, 5.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 94965:

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 6,463 housing units in 94965.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,149 95.14%
Vacant 314 4.86%

41.62% of the total 6,463 housing units in 94965 are rental units. This is approximately 2,690 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,319 are occupied by the owner - or 51.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 94965 is $2,443.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 94965 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
    140
  • Less than $500
    144
  • $500 to $999
    225
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    181
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    389
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    458
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    290
  • $3,000 or more
    1,003

Property Value

The median value of a property in 94965 is $1,173,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 94965 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    31
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    41
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    283
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    850
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2,114

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 94965. The chart below shows the number of properties in 94965 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,407
  • 1940 to 1949
    287
  • 1950 to 1959
    685
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,223
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,515
  • 1980 to 1989
    824
  • 1990 to 1999
    383
  • 2000 to 2009
    90
  • 2010 to 2013
    49
  • 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 94965 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    280
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,960
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,192
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    717

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 94965 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 94965 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 94965.

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
    174
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    466
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    568
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    345
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    399
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    287
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    575
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    146
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    351
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    532
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    570
  • 90 or more minutes
    200

Summary

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