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Bolinas, CA

Census-designated place in Marin County, California. ZIP codes: 94924.

Population

1,334

Land area

5.8sq mi

People per sq mi

229

ZIP codes

1

Bolinas and its ZIP codes

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Bolinas at a glance

  • The median household income is $100,625, close to the California median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is $1,924 a month.

Local data for Bolinas, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bolinas, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$100,625

Poverty rate

9.1%

Median home value

$2,000,000+

Median rent

$1,924/mo

Homeownership

75.4%

Bachelor's or higher

59.8%

Median age

61.4

Average commute

32.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (155), Irish Americans (141), German Americans (115).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marin County. PPP loans are for Bolinas.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$94,975

110,071 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$190,891

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2B

FY 2026, $7,499 per person

Marin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone55.8%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit6.3%
  • Walked6.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
  • Worked from home27.7%

Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bolinas, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

549

Countywide, mostly strong wind

Flood insurance policies

4,542

5.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 42°F

44.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bolinas, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

21.5%

U.S. 33.3% -11.8 pts

Diabetes

10.9%

U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts

Smoking

7.3%

U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.0%

U.S. 11.1% -7.1 pts

ZIP codes in Bolinas

1 in or overlapping Bolinas. Population shown

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Cities near Bolinas

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Stinson BeachCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.9
San GeronimoCensus-designated place6.5 mi1.5
Lagunitas-Forest KnollsCensus-designated place6.8 mi4.2
WoodacreCensus-designated place7 mi1.8
Muir BeachCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.5
FairfaxTown8.2 mi2.2
KentfieldCensus-designated place8.4 mi3
RossTown8.8 mi1.6
San AnselmoTown8.8 mi2.7
Mill ValleyCity9 mi4.8
Sleepy HollowCensus-designated place9.2 mi3
NicasioCensus-designated place9.7 mi1.3
Tamalpais-Homestead ValleyCensus-designated place9.8 mi4.7
LarkspurCity9.9 mi3
Corte MaderaTown11 mi3.2
AltoCensus-designated place11 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bolinas, CA in?
Bolinas is in Marin County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Bolinas, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bolinas include 94924.
What is the population of Bolinas, CA?
About 1,334 people live in Bolinas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bolinas?
Nearby places include Stinson Beach (4.3 mi), San Geronimo (6.5 mi), Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (6.8 mi), Woodacre (7 mi), Muir Beach (7.6 mi).

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