94954 ZIP Code — Petaluma, CA
Sonoma County, California
ZIP code 94954 is located in Petaluma, California, within Sonoma County. It covers approximately 62.18 square miles and serves a population of 38,201 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.
About ZIP code 94954
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $750,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
The gap between median ($108,630) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 34% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
38,201
population
62.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
94954 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 94954
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94954. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Petaluma | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
94999 Petaluma (4.2 mi)
95476 Sonoma (5.5 mi)
94945 Novato (6.3 mi)
94998 Novato (7.9 mi)
94951 Penngrove (8 mi)
94947 Novato (8.1 mi)
94949 Novato (10.6 mi)
94931 Cotati (10.6 mi)
94926 Rohnert Park (10.7 mi)
95442 Glen Ellen (10.9 mi)
94928 Rohnert Park (11.3 mi)
94952 Petaluma (12.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,201 |
| Population density | 614 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 62.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.67 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.2224 |
| Longitude | -122.5596 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 707 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.5% | 27.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 29.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.7% | 30.2% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 14.4% | 12.2% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
38,201
Population
614
People per sq mi
43.6
Median age
$108,630
Median household income
$52,480
Per capita income
$750,000
Median home value
$2,392
Median monthly rent
65.1%
Home ownership
5.7%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
9,612
Housing units
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
963
Under 5
973
944
5–9
954
933
10–14
942
1,243
15–19
1,255
1,062
20–24
1,072
2,261
25–34
2,284
2,464
35–44
2,488
2,556
45–54
2,581
1,476
55–59
1,491
1,449
60–64
1,463
2,070
65–74
2,091
1,039
75–84
1,050
546
85+
551
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,423 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 30,778 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 7,347 | 19.2% |
| Median age | 43.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.7%
Hispanic or Latino
12%
Two or more races
10.1%
Other race
6.2%
Asian
4.7%
Black or African American
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,104 | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,216 | 12% |
| Two or more races | 4,385 | 10.1% |
| Other race | 2,693 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 2,029 | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 590 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 369 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.5% | 27.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 29.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.7% | 30.2% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 14.4% | 12.2% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
5.8%
$50k–$75k
10.3%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
15.3%
$200k+
21.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.3% |
| $200k+ | 21.0% |
| Median income | $108,630 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
2.9%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k–$300k
1.9%
$300k–$500k
3.4%
$500k–$1M
75.3%
$1M+
13.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $750,000 |
| Median rent / month | $2,392 |
| Owner occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter occupied | 34.9% |
| Vacant | 1.6% |
| Single-family detached | 69.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.5% |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 31.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.8% |
| Electricity | 23.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,821 | 54.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,000 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,820 | 12.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,762 | 26.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,308 | 29.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,269 | 36.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.3% | 25.2% |
| Married | 53.1% | 49.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 15.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
19.2%
Some college, no degree
26.9%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 455 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 506 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,877 | 34.9% |
| High school | 2,238 | 27.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,161 | 26.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Professional & management
11.4%
Retail trade
10.0%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Construction
7.4%
Public administration
6.5%
Other services
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.4% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.7% |
| Government | 15.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.7% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 15.4% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.9 |
Poverty
All people
5.7%
Under 18 years
5.1%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
9.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.4% |
| Retirement income | 28.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.2% |
| High blood pressure | 26.2% |
| High cholesterol | 28.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 21.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 17.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.0% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.1% |
| Visited dentist | 67.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,684 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.8% |
| Public insurance | 31.7% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,265 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 2,872 | 7.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,034 | 5.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 272 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 518 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,323 | 84.6% |
| Born in same state | 31,840 | 83.3% |
| Born in different state | 25,105 | 65.7% |
| Foreign born | 483 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,878 | 15.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,616 | 61.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,790 | 15.2% |
| French | 4,560 | 11.9% |
| Arab | 828 | 2.2% |
| Polish | 573 | 1.5% |
| English | 436 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 372 | 1% |
| German | 187 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 124 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94954
What city is ZIP code 94954 in?
ZIP code 94954 is primarily assigned to Petaluma, California.
What county is ZIP code 94954 in?
ZIP code 94954 falls within Sonoma County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 94954?
The median home value in ZIP code 94954 is $750,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 94954?
The median household income in ZIP code 94954 is $108,630, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 94954?
ZIP code 94954 has an estimated population of 38,201 residents, with a density of 614 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 94954 in?
ZIP code 94954 observes the PST timezone.