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Marin County
Tomales, CA
94971
94971 ZIP Code — Tomales, CA
Marin County, California
ZIP code 94971 is located in
Tomales ,
California ,
within Marin County .
It covers approximately 22.17 square miles and serves a population of
364 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 707 .
About ZIP code 94971
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $906,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($103,958) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% 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 94971 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
364
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
22.17 sq mi
Water area
1.79 sq mi
Latitude
38.2425
Longitude
-122.9069
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
707
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
20.7%
21.4%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
9.2%
21.0%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
55.2%
27.8%
26.4%
Over $200k
14.9%
29.8%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$103,958
Median household income
$906,300
Median home value
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 47 12.9% 18 and over 317 87.1% 65 and over 166 45.6% Median age 59.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
20.7%
21.4%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
9.2%
21.0%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
55.2%
27.8%
26.4%
Over $200k
14.9%
29.8%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 18.4% $35k–$50k 8.8% $75k–$100k 16.7% $100k–$150k 38.6% $150k–$200k 7.9% $200k+ 9.6% Median income $103,958
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $906,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 81.6% Renter occupied 18.4% Vacant 46.5% Single-family detached 70.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.7% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 3.08
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.2% 2000–2009 20.7% 1990–1999 8.9% 1980–1989 15.5% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 5.6% 1950–1959 8.5% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 36.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 8.9% 1 bedroom 31.0% 2 bedrooms 14.1% 3 bedrooms 37.1% 4 bedrooms 8.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 8.8% 2 vehicles 55.3% 3 or more 36.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 17.5% Propane / LP gas 74.6% Fuel oil 7.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 73 64.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 9 7.9% Female householder, no spouse 32 28.1% Households with children under 18 20 17.5% Households with seniors (65+) 82 71.9% Average household size 2.75
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.3% 34.1% Married 52.6% 47.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.1% 16.5% Divorced 4.0% 2.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.9%
Graduate / professional
36.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 60.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 25 53.2% High school 22 46.8% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
49.7%
Professional & management
13.9%
Education & healthcare
7.3%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 49.1% Service 34.5% Sales & office 7.3% Natural resources & construction 2.4% Production & transportation 6.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.6% Government 7.3% Self-employed 15.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 36.4% Carpool 2.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 36.4% Work from home 24.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 15.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
28.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 64.0% Retirement income 47.4% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 25.6% High blood pressure 28.8% High cholesterol 32.8% Diabetes 9.3% Heart disease 6.2% Stroke 2.8% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 26.1% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 6.4% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 10.3% Binge drinking 16.9% No physical activity 15.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.3% Depression 18.2% Fair or poor health 11.5% Poor mental health 13.0% Poor physical health 9.5% No health insurance 6.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.1% Visited dentist 72.7% Cholesterol screening 94.2% Teeth loss 7.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 21 6.6%
Disability % Any disability 2.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 5.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.2% Public insurance 54.9% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 364 100.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 350 96.2% Born in same state 345 94.8% Born in different state 203 55.8% Foreign born 5 1.4% Naturalized citizen 14 3.8% Not a US citizen 14 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 100 27.5% Dutch 70 19.2% Italian 41 11.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 10 2.7% Polish 9 2.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.3% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94971
What city is ZIP code 94971 in?
ZIP code 94971 is primarily assigned to Tomales, California.
What county is ZIP code 94971 in?
ZIP code 94971 falls within Marin County, California.
Does ZIP code 94971 have an older population?
46% of residents in ZIP code 94971 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 94971 have a large retiree population?
64% of households in ZIP code 94971 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94971?
34% of residents in ZIP code 94971 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 94971?
61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What timezone is ZIP code 94971 in?
ZIP code 94971 observes the PST timezone.
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