ZIP Code 94901: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA
Total population: 41,307 Household income: $115,330 Rent: $2,256

Overview

Total population
41,307
Rent
$2,256
Year built
1965
Household income
$115,330
Per capita income
$71,449
Poverty rate
14.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.6 persons
Rent over 30% of income
58.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
California
County
Marin County
City
San Rafael
Total population
41,307
Adults over 25
28,861
Total households
15,631
Household size
2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$115,330
Per capita income
$71,449
Poverty rate
14.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
58.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$2,256
Year built
1965
Households that rent
49%
Households that own
51%
Rooms per home (all homes)
4.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
50%
Black
0.8%
Asian
4.8%
Two or more races
13.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
41.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino
58.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
15,247 (74.6%)
Commute time to work
24 mins
Work from home
5,191 (25.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
30.2%
High school graduate or GED
13.7%
Some college or associate degree
7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
49%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 94901 with: Marin County, CA San Francisco metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 94901

Total population41,307
Rent$2,256
Year built1965
Household income$115,330
Per capita income$71,449
Poverty rate14.1%
Unemployment rateN/A

Marin County, CA

Total population257,969
Rent$2,668
Year built1967
Household income$149,091
Per capita income$93,920
Poverty rate8.3%
Unemployment rate3.7%

San Francisco Metro Area, CA

Total population4,645,029
Rent$2,474
Year built1968
Household income$136,027
Per capita income$74,352
Poverty rate8.9%
Unemployment rate4.2%

California State

Total population39,287,377
Rent$2,036
Year built1976
Household income$99,122
Per capita income$49,513
Poverty rate12%
Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP94901 CountyMarin, CAMetro AreaSan Francisco metro area, CAStateCaliforniaCountryUnited States
Total population41,307257,9694,645,02939,287,377334,922,499
Rent$2,256$2,668$2,474$2,036$1,413
Year built19651967196819761980
Household income$115,330$149,091$136,027$99,122$80,734
Per capita income$71,449$93,920$74,352$49,513$44,673
Poverty rate14.1%8.3%8.9%12%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.7%4.2%5.3%4%

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Summary for 94901

Rent & Income

In 94901, the typical monthly rent is $2,256 and the typical household income is $115,330. Rent here is higher than California, and household income is higher than California. The estimated poverty rate is 14.1%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 49% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 58.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 49% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 94901 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 94901 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 94901 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $2,256 391 / 613 from lower rent $1,054 – $3,501
Household income $115,330 191 / 613 from higher income $35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate 14.1% 424 / 613 from lower poverty 2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 94901

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 391st out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. Across California, figures vary from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 94901 stands 191st out of 613 ZIP Codes. Throughout California, numbers span from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 424th out of 613 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 94901 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,256 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 94901

Annual Household Income: $115,330

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 94901

Estimated Rate: 14.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 94901

In ZIP Code 94901, households that rent: 7,657 (49%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 7,657 49%
Owner-Occupied 7,974 51%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 94901

In ZIP Code 94901, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,455 (58.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 4,455 58.2%
Other renter households 3,202 41.8%
Total renter households 7,657 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 94901

Less than High School: 8,716 people (30.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,956 people (13.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,034 people (7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 14,155 people (49%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 28,861

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.