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Inverness, CA
Census-designated place in Marin County, California. ZIP codes: 94956.
Population
1,346
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
210
ZIP codes
1
Inverness and its ZIP codes
Inverness at a glance
- The median household income is $80,176, 19% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,872,700 (about 2.5 times the California figure) and median rent is $1,829 a month.
Local data for Inverness, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Inverness, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,176
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$1,872,700
Median rent
$1,829/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
64.1%
Median age
68.9
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (259), Scottish Americans (183), Irish Americans (173).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marin County. PPP loans are for Inverness.
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
PPP loans
$8.5M
105 loans, 988 jobs reported
How people get to work
Inverness, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.9%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home39.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Inverness, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
81° / 43°F
34.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Inverness, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.8%
U.S. 33.3% -12.5 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
7.1%
U.S. 12.8% -5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.4%
U.S. 11.1% -7.7 pts
ZIP codes in Inverness
1 in or overlapping Inverness. Population shown
Cities near Inverness
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Reyes StationCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 3.6 |
| NicasioCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Lagunitas-Forest KnollsCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 4.2 |
| San GeronimoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| TomalesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Petaluma CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| WoodacreCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Dillon BeachCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| BolinasCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| Sleepy HollowCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| FairfaxTown | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| Lucas Valley-MarinwoodCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.7 |
| NovatoCity | 16 mi | 27.4 |
| San AnselmoTown | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| BloomfieldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.1 |
| PetalumaCity | 17 mi | 14.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Inverness, CA in?
- Inverness is in Marin County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Inverness, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Inverness include 94956.
- What is the population of Inverness, CA?
- About 1,346 people live in Inverness, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Inverness?
- Nearby places include Point Reyes Station (1.7 mi), Nicasio (8.1 mi), Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (9.6 mi), San Geronimo (11 mi), Tomales (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023