95472 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95472, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95472 is a zip code in Sonoma County, California, which covers Russian River-Sonoma Coast CCD, Santa Rosa CCD, and Sebastopol, with a total population of 29,753 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 95472 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95472.

The estimated population of people living in 95472 is 29,753, with a median age of 50.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95472 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
29,753
+0.21%
-3.16%
2020
29,690
 -3.4% -
2019
30,736
 -0.08% -
2018
30,762
+0.13%
-
2017
30,723
 - -

Population of 95472 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95472 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
76%
85.1%
 -10.69%
Black/African American
1%
0.7%
 +42.86%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
15.2%
9.1%
 +67.03%
Asian
1.9%
1.9%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.5%
2.9%
 +55.17%
Other
1.1%
0.1%
 +1,000.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95472 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 95472 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95472 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95472 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.6 -1.36% 50.4 -0.2% 50.7 -2.69%
2020 51.3 -0.39% 50.5 -1.75% 52.1 +0.97%
2019 51.5 +0.19% 51.4 +0.98% 51.6 -0.77%
2018 51.4 +1.98% 50.9 +2.41% 52 +1.36%
2017 50.4 - 49.7 - 51.3 -

The median age of the 95472 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 95472 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 1,111 +10.66% 1,213 +15.02% 1,213 1,373
10 to 19 1,636 -9.73% 1,231 +15.48% 1,470 1,356
20 to 29 1,572 -3.96% 1,290 +5.1% 1,501 1,338
30 to 39 1,603 -27.94% 1,989 -4.44% 1,158 1,865
40 to 49 1,667 -0.91% 1,894 -11.17% 1,623 1,681
50 to 59 2,410 -8.91% 2,551 -2.65% 2,189 2,479
60 to 69 2,946 -2.13% 3,281 -14.05% 2,879 2,841
70+ 2,060 +2.97% 2,269 +18.85% 2,081 2,706

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95472 zip code is $102,283.00.

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 95472.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $103,846.00
  • 45 to 64
    $133,164.00
  • 65 and over
    $77,989.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95472 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 95472, 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 95472 is currently $133,786.00.

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.

19.91% of households in 95472 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 95472 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.40%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95472 is $54,432.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95472 by the total population of 95472.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95472 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95472 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
    21.51%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.08%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.20%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95472 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95472 zip over the age of 16 is 25,650.

Of those people, a total of 61.80% 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 95472 is 59.20%.

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 95472 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,309 54.90% 16.90%
20 to 24 years 1,205 81.80% 8.60%
25 to 29 years 1,634 77.70% 8.10%
30 to 34 years 1,318 90.10% 5.80%
35 to 44 years 3,093 79.50% 4.70%
45 to 54 years 4,474 88.90% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 2,110 78.70% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 2,655 64.90% 0.40%
65 to 74 years 5,452 28.60% 0.90%
75 years and over 2,400 13.60% 4.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95472. 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 21,471 60.60% 3.90%
Black or African American 264 63.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 65 67.70% 54.50%
Asian 545 48.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 53 58.50% 0.00%
Other 1,482 77.20% 7.00%
Two or more races 1,770 67.70% 5.20%
Hispanic or Latino 3,555 71.80% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 20,007 59.80% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95472 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 95472 is 15,193, with median earnings of $49,603.00.

Women in 95472 are earning approximately 73.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,193 $49,603.00
Male 7,780 $56,389.00
Female 7,413 $41,215.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95472 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 2,255 $74,194.00
Business and Financial 753 $92,031.00
Computer and Mathematical 585 $135,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 388 $145,300.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 321 $66,763.00
Community and Social Service 389 $54,792.00
Legal 237 $27,173.00
Educational and Library 1,246 $39,551.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 494 $38,452.00
Healthcare Practitioners 818 $95,982.00
Healthcare Support 546 $21,352.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 201 $97,188.00
Law Enforcement 134 $154,167.00
Food Preparation and Serving 941 $16,745.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 376 $26,667.00
Personal Care and Service 330 $33,222.00
Sales 1,399 $30,571.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,188 $39,300.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 132 $53,000.00
Construction and Extraction 907 $63,969.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 384 $63,162.00
Production 478 $49,597.00
Transportation and Material Moving 354 $48,224.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95472 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 95472.

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 1,191 $105,083.00 1,064 $59,527.00
Business and Financial 337 $100,257.00 416 $62,436.00
Computer and Mathematical 522 $160,833.00 63 $105,688.00
Architecture and Engineering 345 $145,650.00 43 $126,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 92 $105,208.00 229 $66,314.00
Community and Social Service 117 $19,198.00 272 $61,818.00
Legal 128 $26,369.00 109 $68,977.00
Educational and Library 245 $46,458.00 1,001 $37,863.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 228 $39,048.00 266 $27,212.00
Healthcare Practitioners 228 $108,553.00 590 $67,500.00
Healthcare Support 34 $25,208.00 512 $21,311.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 189 $112,821.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 120 $154,583.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 463 $20,718.00 478 $15,263.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 254 $33,056.00 122 $18,125.00
Personal Care and Service 106 $52,941.00 224 $28,920.00
Sales 644 $38,720.00 755 $25,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 216 $72,750.00 972 $37,767.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 93 $52,813.00 39 $65,268.00
Construction and Extraction 893 $64,087.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 384 $63,162.00 0 $0.00
Production 357 $54,932.00 121 $27,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 312 $47,697.00 42 $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 11,767 households in 95472, with an average household size of 2.49 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 7,935 families living in the 95472 zip code with an average family size of 2.86 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 95472:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,133 572 1,230 3,832
Average Household Size 2.98 3.56 3 1.39
Total Families 6,133 572 1,230 0
Average Household Size 2.86 3.05 2.77 0

Poverty

Of the 7,935 families living in 95472, 4.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95472:

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 12,943 housing units in 95472.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,767 90.91%
Vacant 1,176 9.09%

22.88% of the total 12,943 housing units in 95472 are rental units. This is approximately 2,961 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,519 are occupied by the owner - or 65.82% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95472 is $1,690.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95472 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
    287
  • Less than $500
    206
  • $500 to $999
    474
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    554
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    650
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    753
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    151
  • $3,000 or more
    173

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95472 is $890,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95472 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    71
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    133
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    62
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    30
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    62
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    650
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4,507
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3,004

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95472. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95472 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,459
  • 1940 to 1949
    713
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,213
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,360
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,506
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,763
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,164
  • 2000 to 2009
    583
  • 2010 to 2013
    182
  • 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 95472 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    390
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,902
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,167
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,308

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95472 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95472 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95472.

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
    566
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    926
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,349
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,821
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,150
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,134
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,256
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    294
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    179
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    550
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    578
  • 90 or more minutes
    530

Summary

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