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Mill Valley, CA
City in Marin County, California. ZIP codes: 94941.
Population
14,012
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,930
ZIP codes
1
Mill Valley and its ZIP codes
Mill Valley at a glance
- Mill Valley is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $206,212 a year, about 2.1 times the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is $3,278 a month.
Local data for Mill Valley, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mill Valley, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$206,212
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$3,278/mo
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
75.8%
Median age
48.7
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,287), Irish Americans (1,652), Italian Americans (839).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marin County. PPP loans are for Mill Valley.
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
How people get to work
Mill Valley, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.7%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home40.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mill Valley, 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
83° / 42°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mill Valley, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
19.8%
U.S. 33.3% -13.5 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
6.6%
U.S. 12.8% -6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.9%
U.S. 11.1% -8.2 pts
ZIP codes in Mill Valley
1 in or overlapping Mill Valley. Population shown
Cities near Mill Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AltoCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Tamalpais-Homestead ValleyCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 4.7 |
| Corte MaderaTown | 2 mi | 3.2 |
| StrawberryCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.3 |
| LarkspurCity | 2.4 mi | 3 |
| KentfieldCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3 |
| Marin CityCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| TiburonTown | 3.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Muir BeachCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.5 |
| RossTown | 4 mi | 1.6 |
| SausalitoCity | 4.5 mi | 1.8 |
| BelvedereCity | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Stinson BeachCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| San AnselmoTown | 5.4 mi | 2.7 |
| San RafaelCity | 5.8 mi | 16.6 |
| FairfaxTown | 6.3 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mill Valley, CA in?
- Mill Valley is in Marin County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Mill Valley, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mill Valley include 94941.
- What is the population of Mill Valley, CA?
- About 14,012 people live in Mill Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mill Valley?
- Nearby places include Alto (1.6 mi), Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (2 mi), Corte Madera (2 mi), Strawberry (2.2 mi), Larkspur (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023