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Sonoma County
The Sea Ranch, CA
95497
95497 ZIP Code — The Sea Ranch, CA
Sonoma County, California
ZIP code 95497 is located in
The Sea Ranch ,
California ,
within Sonoma County .
It covers approximately 15.24 square miles and serves a population of
1,224 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 707 .
About ZIP code 95497
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,104,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($92,260) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 72% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 57 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 50% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 95497 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, 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
1,224
Population density
80 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
097
Geography
Land area
15.24 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
38.7283
Longitude
-123.4741
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
707
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.9%
27.9%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
42.1%
29.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
21.2%
30.2%
26.4%
Over $200k
13.8%
12.2%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$92,260
Median household income
$1,104,800
Median home value
$1,598
Median monthly rent
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 72 5.9% 18 and over 1,152 94.1% 65 and over 774 63.2% Median age 67.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,108 87.2% Two or more races 67 5.3% Asian 49 3.9% Hispanic or Latino 47 3.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.9%
27.9%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
42.1%
29.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
21.2%
30.2%
26.4%
Over $200k
13.8%
12.2%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.6% $15k–$25k 6.8% $35k–$50k 10.7% $50k–$75k 7.3% $75k–$100k 22.9% $100k–$150k 24.7% $150k–$200k 6.4% $200k+ 18.5% Median income $92,260
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $1,104,800 Median rent / month $1,598 Owner occupied 93.0% Renter occupied 7.0% Vacant 65.0% Single-family detached 98.2% Large apartment buildings 0.7% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 1.76
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.6% 2000–2009 17.3% 1990–1999 23.2% 1980–1989 22.5% 1970–1979 29.1% 1960–1969 5.6% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 7.9% 2 bedrooms 41.5% 3 bedrooms 42.8% 4 bedrooms 4.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.9% 1 vehicle 36.2% 2 vehicles 42.8% 3 or more 19.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 16.5% Electricity 12.0% Propane / LP gas 58.3% Fuel oil 3.7% Wood 4.5% Solar 3.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 365 56.8% Cohabiting couple 24 3.7% Male householder, no spouse 112 17.4% Female householder, no spouse 142 22.1% Households with children under 18 28 4.4% Households with seniors (65+) 513 79.8% Average household size 1.90
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 11.5% 4.9% Married 61.0% 69.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 9.7% 16.8% Divorced 17.8% 9.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
10.0%
Graduate / professional
46.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.6% Bachelor's or higher 73.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 43 76.8% High school 13 23.2% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
32.0%
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Finance & real estate
11.2%
Agriculture & mining
10.4%
Public administration
3.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 64.5% Service 6.3% Sales & office 15.0% Natural resources & construction 14.2% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 47.0% Government 33.3% Self-employed 19.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 47.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.0% Work from home 50.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 56.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 71.7% Retirement income 64.9% Supplemental Security 1.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 22.9% High blood pressure 40.4% High cholesterol 40.6% Diabetes 12.3% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 35.7% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 12.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 7.6% Binge drinking 11.7% No physical activity 16.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 23.8% Depression 15.3% Fair or poor health 12.8% Poor mental health 9.6% Poor physical health 10.4% No health insurance 5.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.9% Visited dentist 74.0% Cholesterol screening 97.5% Teeth loss 6.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 137 11.9%
Disability % Any disability 14.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 14.3% 65 and over 16.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.8% Public insurance 70.3% No insurance 1.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,208 98.7% Spanish 64 5.3% Other Indo-European 52 4.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 12 1.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,043 85.2% Born in same state 982 80.2% Born in different state 405 33.1% Foreign born 61 5.0% Naturalized citizen 181 14.8% Not a US citizen 83 45.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 246 20.1% Italian 148 12.1% Polish 55 4.5%
Ancestry Count % English 48 3.9% Dutch 41 3.3% Norwegian 17 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 52.5% Internet access 96.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95497
What city is ZIP code 95497 in?
ZIP code 95497 is primarily assigned to The Sea Ranch, California.
What county is ZIP code 95497 in?
ZIP code 95497 falls within Sonoma County, California.
Does ZIP code 95497 have an older population?
63% of residents in ZIP code 95497 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 95497 have a large retiree population?
72% of households in ZIP code 95497 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 95497?
73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 95497 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 95497 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 95497 in?
ZIP code 95497 observes the PST timezone.
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