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Bodega Bay, CA

Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California. ZIP codes: 94923.

Population

1,139

Land area

8.4sq mi

People per sq mi

136

ZIP codes

1

Bodega Bay and its ZIP codes

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Bodega Bay at a glance

  • Bodega Bay is 46% less dense than California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $182,898 a year, 85% more than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,294,900 (76% above California) and median rent is $1,689 a month.

Local data for Bodega Bay, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bodega Bay, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$182,898

Poverty rate

2.1%

Median home value

$1,294,900

Median rent

$1,689/mo

Homeownership

73.3%

Bachelor's or higher

43.1%

Median age

52.4

Average commute

25.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (299), German Americans (230), Irish Americans (182).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sonoma County. PPP loans are for Bodega Bay.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,248

206,393 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$88,832

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.3B

FY 2026, $6,788 per person

Sonoma County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bodega Bay, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone39.3%
  • Carpooled5.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked17.4%
  • Bicycle6.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home31.0%

Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bodega Bay, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

806

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

1,790

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

62° / 45°F

28.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bodega Bay, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.2%

U.S. 33.3% -9.1 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

9.0%

U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.3%

U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts

ZIP codes in Bodega Bay

1 in or overlapping Bodega Bay. Population shown

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Cities near Bodega Bay

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Salmon CreekCensus-designated place2.3 mi1.1
BodegaCensus-designated place3.6 mi2.9
CarmetCensus-designated place4.2 mi0.3
Sereno del MarCensus-designated place4.8 mi0.7
Valley FordCensus-designated place6.3 mi2.6
Dillon BeachCensus-designated place6.5 mi3
OccidentalCensus-designated place7.6 mi5
TomalesCensus-designated place8.4 mi0.3
BloomfieldCensus-designated place9.9 mi8.1
Monte RioCensus-designated place10 mi1.9
JennerCensus-designated place10 mi2.1
SebastopolCity12 mi1.9
GratonCensus-designated place12 mi1.6
ForestvilleCensus-designated place14 mi5.3
GuernevilleCensus-designated place14 mi9.7
Petaluma CenterCensus-designated place14 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bodega Bay, CA in?
Bodega Bay is in Sonoma County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Bodega Bay, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bodega Bay include 94923.
What is the population of Bodega Bay, CA?
About 1,139 people live in Bodega Bay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bodega Bay?
Nearby places include Salmon Creek (2.3 mi), Bodega (3.6 mi), Carmet (4.2 mi), Sereno del Mar (4.8 mi), Valley Ford (6.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023