94956 ZIP Code — Point Reyes Station, CA

Marin County, California

ZIP code 94956 is located in Point Reyes Station, California, within Marin County. It covers approximately 34.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,189 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 415/628.

About ZIP code 94956

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,585,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The gap between median ($76,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 35% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 94956 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,189

population

34.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

94956 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 94956

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94956. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Point Reyes Station	Acceptable
Point Reyes Station	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

94946 Nicasio (5.3 mi) 94924 Bolinas (7.5 mi) 94930 Fairfax (8.6 mi) 94970 Stinson Beach (9.6 mi) 94937 Inverness (10.1 mi) 94960 San Anselmo (11.6 mi) 94947 Novato (11.8 mi) 94903 San Rafael (13.8 mi) 94940 Marshall (14 mi) 94998 Novato (14 mi) 94952 Petaluma (14 mi) 94949 Novato (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,189
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	34.71 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	38.0095
Longitude	-122.7933
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	415/628

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.1%	21.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	21.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	27.8%	26.4%
Over $200k	15.5%	29.8%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,189

Population

People per sq mi

61.6

Median age

$76,750

Median household income

$70,727

Per capita income

$1,585,500

Median home value

$2,062

Median monthly rent

72.7%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

794

Housing units

61.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

100

116

65–74

154

75–84

101

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	27	2.3%
18 and over	1,162	97.7%
65 and over	495	41.6%
Median age	61.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 4.6%

Two or more races 3.8%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,082	86.1%
Hispanic or Latino	68	5.4%
Other race	58	4.6%
Two or more races	48	3.8%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.1%	21.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	21.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	27.8%	26.4%
Over $200k	15.5%	29.8%	13.3%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 6.6%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k+ 22.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	6.6%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	11.4%
$200k+	22.2%
Median income	$76,750

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 1.4%

$500k–$1M 13.2%

$1M+ 85.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,585,500
Median rent / month	$2,062
Owner occupied	72.7%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	24.9%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	16.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	15.3%
1 bedroom	27.5%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	29.4%
4 bedrooms	1.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	40.2%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.7%
Electricity	22.8%
Propane / LP gas	39.9%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	26.6%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	255	38.3%
Cohabiting couple	14	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	120	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	277	41.6%
Households with children under 18	13	2.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	385	57.8%
Average household size	1.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	25.8%
Married	61.4%	46.8%
Separated	0.0%	3.8%
Widowed	4.6%	6.2%
Divorced	8.7%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 4.1%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 31.6%

Graduate / professional 29.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	61.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	25.9%
Kindergarten	7	25.9%
Elementary school	7	25.9%
High school	6	22.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Professional & management 17.6%

Retail trade 12.6%

Construction 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Wholesale trade 8.5%

Other services 5.7%

Public administration 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.8%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	2.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.5%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	27.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.1%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	35.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 9.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.3%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.3%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.2%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	15.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.2%
Visited dentist	73.4%
Cholesterol screening	94.6%
Teeth loss	7.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	16.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	54.9%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,182	99.4%
Spanish	23	1.9%
Other Indo-European	23	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,055	88.7%
Born in same state	1,055	88.7%
Born in different state	683	57.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	134	11.3%
Not a US citizen	37	27.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	134	11.3%
Arab	79	6.6%
Polish	77	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	4.6%
German	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.0%
Internet access	94.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94956

What city is ZIP code 94956 in?

ZIP code 94956 is primarily assigned to Point Reyes Station, California.

What county is ZIP code 94956 in?

ZIP code 94956 falls within Marin County, California.

Does ZIP code 94956 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 94956 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 94956?

61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 94956 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 94956 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 94956?

The median home value in ZIP code 94956 is $1,585,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 94956 in?

ZIP code 94956 observes the PST timezone.