95409 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95409, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95409 is a zip code in Sonoma County, California, which covers Santa Rosa, with a total population of 26,179 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 95409 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95409.

The estimated population of people living in 95409 is 26,179, with a median age of 52.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95409 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,179
 -2.09% -2.70%
2020
26,739
 -1.64% -
2019
27,186
 -0.46% -
2018
27,312
+1.51%
-
2017
26,905
 - -

Population of 95409 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95409 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
72.5%
75.1%
 -3.46%
Black/African American
1%
1.1%
 -9.09%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
17.3%
15.4%
 +12.34%
Asian
6.3%
3.7%
 +70.27%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
4.1%
 -29.27%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95409 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 95409 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95409 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95409 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.2 +1.75% 46.9 +0.86% 56.6 +3.1%
2020 51.3 -3.75% 46.5 -6.25% 54.9 -1.26%
2019 53.3 +3.5% 49.6 +2.48% 55.6 +3.54%
2018 51.5 +0.98% 48.4 +0.62% 53.7 +1.32%
2017 51 - 48.1 - 53 -

The median age of the 95409 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 95409 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 1,398 +0.68% 1,113 -27.09% 1,404 835
10 to 19 1,435 +9.76% 1,483 -16.26% 1,574 1,228
20 to 29 1,002 +10.9% 1,096 +3.69% 1,065 1,122
30 to 39 1,189 -9.54% 1,421 -6.9% 1,078 1,320
40 to 49 1,443 +10.97% 1,551 -13.08% 1,582 1,338
50 to 59 1,442 -7.17% 1,916 -9.29% 1,340 1,730
60 to 69 2,059 -17.84% 2,512 +0.71% 1,710 2,523
70+ 2,428 +9.84% 3,417 +7.58% 2,669 3,661

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95409 zip code is $85,614.00.

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 95409.

  • Under 25
    $46,553.00
  • 25 to 44
    $104,234.00
  • 45 to 64
    $131,439.00
  • 65 and over
    $63,472.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95409 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 95409, 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 95409 is currently $122,715.00.

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.

15.61% of households in 95409 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 95409 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.50%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.30%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.74%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95409 is $56,189.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95409 by the total population of 95409.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95409 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95409 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
    20.41%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.08%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22.25%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95409 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95409 zip over the age of 16 is 22,304.

Of those people, a total of 54.00% 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 95409 is 49.10%.

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 95409 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,166 37.30% 25.50%
20 to 24 years 992 75.20% 8.30%
25 to 29 years 1,195 86.40% 23.20%
30 to 34 years 1,004 83.10% 4.60%
35 to 44 years 3,021 87.50% 2.30%
45 to 54 years 2,565 87.10% 5.70%
55 to 59 years 1,798 78.90% 9.10%
60 to 64 years 1,877 51.90% 7.70%
65 to 74 years 4,541 29.70% 8.00%
75 years and over 4,145 9.00% 7.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95409. 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 18,261 48.60% 6.50%
Black or African American 184 48.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 218 85.80% 0.00%
Asian 1,324 73.90% 1.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,364 81.10% 5.10%
Two or more races 953 84.50% 39.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,200 76.60% 13.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,203 47.90% 6.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95409 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 95409 is 10,953, with median earnings of $53,378.00.

Women in 95409 are earning approximately 62.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,953 $53,378.00
Male 5,640 $65,583.00
Female 5,313 $41,090.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95409 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 1,632 $94,423.00
Business and Financial 846 $79,858.00
Computer and Mathematical 234 $121,141.00
Architecture and Engineering 462 $120,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 129 $89,107.00
Community and Social Service 270 $47,500.00
Legal 282 $53,750.00
Educational and Library 431 $35,464.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 280 $28,529.00
Healthcare Practitioners 758 $74,423.00
Healthcare Support 246 $20,857.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 50 $155,455.00
Law Enforcement 42 $171,711.00
Food Preparation and Serving 524 $20,858.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 294 $14,788.00
Personal Care and Service 339 $23,917.00
Sales 1,192 $54,063.00
Office and Administrative Support 898 $34,630.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 496 $51,568.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 309 $45,795.00
Production 413 $68,107.00
Transportation and Material Moving 368 $31,842.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95409 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 95409.

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 848 $100,139.00 784 $88,000.00
Business and Financial 410 $86,739.00 436 $78,635.00
Computer and Mathematical 141 $121,563.00 93 $120,993.00
Architecture and Engineering 441 $127,582.00 21 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 78 $102,823.00 51 $60,865.00
Community and Social Service 41 $0.00 229 $52,993.00
Legal 94 $95,652.00 188 $52,917.00
Educational and Library 110 $53,281.00 321 $34,704.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 180 $26,625.00 100 $29,559.00
Healthcare Practitioners 275 $98,850.00 483 $41,438.00
Healthcare Support 67 $11,188.00 179 $22,179.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 50 $155,455.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 42 $171,711.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 246 $28,036.00 278 $16,190.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 190 $16,442.00 104 $13,889.00
Personal Care and Service 81 $9,450.00 258 $24,833.00
Sales 560 $64,921.00 632 $29,070.00
Office and Administrative Support 141 $30,132.00 757 $35,854.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 496 $51,568.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 275 $39,311.00 34 $0.00
Production 290 $69,286.00 123 $58,906.00
Transportation and Material Moving 287 $32,269.00 81 $31,458.00

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 11,870 households in 95409, with an average household size of 2.18 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 6,818 families living in the 95409 zip code with an average family size of 2.82 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 95409:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,546 392 880 5,052
Average Household Size 2.81 2.98 3.32 1.22
Total Families 5,546 392 880 0
Average Household Size 2.78 2.7 3.1 0

Poverty

Of the 6,818 families living in 95409, 2.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95409:

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 12,649 housing units in 95409.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,870 93.84%
Vacant 779 6.16%

31.29% of the total 12,649 housing units in 95409 are rental units. This is approximately 3,958 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,718 are occupied by the owner - or 61.02% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95409 is $2,084.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95409 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
    194
  • Less than $500
    181
  • $500 to $999
    62
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    505
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,071
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    958
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    520
  • $3,000 or more
    661

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95409 is $665,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95409 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    219
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    223
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    268
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    107
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    285
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    853
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4,600
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,163

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95409. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95409 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    120
  • 1940 to 1949
    271
  • 1950 to 1959
    728
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,281
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,632
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,222
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,696
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,296
  • 2010 to 2013
    382
  • 2014 or later
    21

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 95409 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    765
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,225
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,464
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,416

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95409 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95409 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95409.

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
    121
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    504
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,047
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,761
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,619
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    901
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,396
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    190
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    227
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    416
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    370
  • 90 or more minutes
    588

Summary

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