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Cotati, CA
City in Sonoma County, California. ZIP codes: 94931.
Population
7,489
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,995
ZIP codes
1
Cotati and its ZIP codes
Cotati at a glance
- Cotati is about 16 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $110,750, 12% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $746,800 and median rent is $2,056 a month.
Local data for Cotati, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cotati, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,750
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$746,800
Median rent
$2,056/mo
Homeownership
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
37.6%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,724), German Americans (1,695), Mexican Americans (916).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sonoma County. PPP loans are for Cotati.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 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
PPP loans
$28.8M
370 loans, 2,901 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cotati, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cotati, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
81° / 39°F
25.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cotati, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.0%
U.S. 33.3% -7.3 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Cotati
1 in or overlapping Cotati. Population shown
Cities near Cotati
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rohnert ParkCity | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Sonoma State UniversityCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.4 |
| PenngroveCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 4 |
| Petaluma CenterCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.2 |
| BloomfieldCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 8.1 |
| PetalumaCity | 7.8 mi | 14.4 |
| SebastopolCity | 7.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Santa RosaCity | 8.5 mi | 42.5 |
| Glen EllenCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Valley FordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| GratonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| EldridgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| KenwoodCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| TomalesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| El VeranoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cotati, CA in?
- Cotati is in Sonoma County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Cotati, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cotati include 94931.
- What is the population of Cotati, CA?
- About 7,489 people live in Cotati, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cotati?
- Nearby places include Rohnert Park (1.4 mi), Sonoma State University (2.4 mi), Penngrove (3.1 mi), Petaluma Center (6.7 mi), Bloomfield (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023