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Ross, CA
Town in Marin County, California. ZIP codes: 94957.
Population
2,606
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,672
ZIP codes
1
Ross and its ZIP codes
Ross at a glance
- Ross is about 6.6 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Ross, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ross, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
86.9%
Bachelor's or higher
83.2%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (598), Irish Americans (382), Polish Americans (110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marin County. PPP loans are for Ross.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 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
$5.9M
68 loans, 483 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ross, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone40.5%
- Carpooled0.5%
- Public transit3.3%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home47.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ross, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ross, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
19.7%
U.S. 33.3% -13.6 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
6.3%
U.S. 12.8% -6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.7%
U.S. 11.1% -8.4 pts
ZIP codes in Ross
1 in or overlapping Ross. Population shown
Cities near Ross
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KentfieldCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 3 |
| San AnselmoTown | 1.4 mi | 2.7 |
| LarkspurCity | 2.3 mi | 3 |
| FairfaxTown | 2.6 mi | 2.2 |
| San RafaelCity | 3.2 mi | 16.6 |
| Sleepy HollowCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3 |
| Corte MaderaTown | 3.6 mi | 3.2 |
| Mill ValleyCity | 4 mi | 4.8 |
| Santa VenetiaCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.7 |
| AltoCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.1 |
| WoodacreCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Lucas Valley-MarinwoodCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 5.7 |
| StrawberryCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Tamalpais-Homestead ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 4.7 |
| San GeronimoCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.5 |
| TiburonTown | 6.3 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ross, CA in?
- Ross is in Marin County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Ross, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ross include 94957.
- What is the population of Ross, CA?
- About 2,606 people live in Ross, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ross?
- Nearby places include Kentfield (1.3 mi), San Anselmo (1.4 mi), Larkspur (2.3 mi), Fairfax (2.6 mi), San Rafael (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023