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Occidental, CA

Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California. ZIP codes: 95419.

Population

1,225

Land area

5sq mi

People per sq mi

247

ZIP codes

1

Occidental and its ZIP codes

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Occidental at a glance

  • The median household income is $108,207, 9% above the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,167,800 (59% above California) and median rent is $1,063 a month.

Local data for Occidental, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Occidental, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$108,207

Poverty rate

7.0%

Median home value

$1,167,800

Median rent

$1,063/mo

Homeownership

74.4%

Bachelor's or higher

67.6%

Median age

55.1

Average commute

44.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (264), Irish Americans (157), Italian Americans (82).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

PPP loans

$643K

10 loans, 76 jobs reported

Sonoma County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone36.9%
  • Carpooled0.9%
  • Public transit5.5%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home55.2%

Average one-way commute: 44.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Occidental, 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

78° / 42°F

53.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Occidental, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.6%

U.S. 33.3% -8.7 pts

Diabetes

10.7%

U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts

Smoking

8.9%

U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.1%

U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts

ZIP codes in Occidental

1 in or overlapping Occidental. Population shown

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Cities near Occidental

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BodegaCensus-designated place4.2 mi2.9
GratonCensus-designated place4.4 mi1.6
SebastopolCity5.5 mi1.9
Valley FordCensus-designated place5.5 mi2.6
ForestvilleCensus-designated place6.2 mi5.3
Monte RioCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.9
BloomfieldCensus-designated place7.3 mi8.1
Bodega BayCensus-designated place7.6 mi8.4
Sereno del MarCensus-designated place7.8 mi0.7
CarmetCensus-designated place7.8 mi0.3
Salmon CreekCensus-designated place7.8 mi1.1
GuernevilleCensus-designated place8.5 mi9.7
Dillon BeachCensus-designated place11 mi3
TomalesCensus-designated place11 mi0.3
FultonCensus-designated place11 mi1.9
JennerCensus-designated place11 mi2.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Occidental, CA in?
Occidental is in Sonoma County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Occidental, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Occidental include 95419.
What is the population of Occidental, CA?
About 1,225 people live in Occidental, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Occidental?
Nearby places include Bodega (4.2 mi), Graton (4.4 mi), Sebastopol (5.5 mi), Valley Ford (5.5 mi), Forestville (6.2 mi).

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