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San Anselmo, CA
Town in Marin County, California. ZIP codes: 94960.
Population
12,679
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,739
ZIP codes
1
San Anselmo and its ZIP codes
San Anselmo at a glance
- San Anselmo is about 19 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $173,641 a year, 75% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,576,700 (about 2.1 times the California figure) and median rent is $2,797 a month.
Local data for San Anselmo, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
San Anselmo, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$173,641
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$1,576,700
Median rent
$2,797/mo
Homeownership
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher
70.6%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
30.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,064), German Americans (1,843), Italian Americans (1,258).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marin County. PPP loans are for San Anselmo.
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
$40.8M
836 loans, 4,265 jobs reported
How people get to work
San Anselmo, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.7%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle2.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home35.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
San Anselmo, 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 San Anselmo, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.7%
U.S. 33.3% -12.6 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
7.1%
U.S. 12.8% -5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.3%
U.S. 11.1% -7.8 pts
ZIP codes in San Anselmo
1 in or overlapping San Anselmo. Population shown
Cities near San Anselmo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairfaxTown | 1.3 mi | 2.2 |
| RossTown | 1.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Sleepy HollowCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3 |
| KentfieldCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3 |
| San RafaelCity | 3.4 mi | 16.6 |
| LarkspurCity | 3.7 mi | 3 |
| WoodacreCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.8 |
| Lucas Valley-MarinwoodCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 5.7 |
| Santa VenetiaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.7 |
| Corte MaderaTown | 5 mi | 3.2 |
| San GeronimoCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Mill ValleyCity | 5.4 mi | 4.8 |
| AltoCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Lagunitas-Forest KnollsCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.2 |
| StrawberryCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.3 |
| Stinson BeachCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Anselmo, CA in?
- San Anselmo is in Marin County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in San Anselmo, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping San Anselmo include 94960.
- What is the population of San Anselmo, CA?
- About 12,679 people live in San Anselmo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Anselmo?
- Nearby places include Fairfax (1.3 mi), Ross (1.4 mi), Sleepy Hollow (2.1 mi), Kentfield (2.7 mi), San Rafael (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023