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San Rafael, CA
City in Marin County, California. ZIP codes: 94901, 94903.
Population
60,433
Land area
16.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,643
ZIP codes
2
San Rafael and its ZIP codes
San Rafael at a glance
- San Rafael is about 14 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 154th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $119,435 a year, 20% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,355,600 (85% above California) and median rent is $2,377 a month.
Local data for San Rafael, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
San Rafael, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$119,435
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$1,355,600
Median rent
$2,377/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
49.7%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (8,017), Mexican Americans (7,950), Irish Americans (7,003).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marin County. PPP loans are for San Rafael.
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
$427M
4,322 loans, 40,221 jobs reported
How people get to work
San Rafael, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.3%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit5.6%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home26.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
San Rafael, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Rafael, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.0%
U.S. 33.3% -10.3 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
ZIP codes in San Rafael
2 in or overlapping San Rafael. Population shown
Cities near San Rafael
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Santa VenetiaCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 3.7 |
| RossTown | 3.2 mi | 1.6 |
| San AnselmoTown | 3.4 mi | 2.7 |
| LarkspurCity | 3.4 mi | 3 |
| KentfieldCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 3 |
| Corte MaderaTown | 4.3 mi | 3.2 |
| FairfaxTown | 4.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Sleepy HollowCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3 |
| Lucas Valley-MarinwoodCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5.7 |
| AltoCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Mill ValleyCity | 5.8 mi | 4.8 |
| RichmondCity | 6.4 mi | 30 |
| TiburonTown | 6.3 mi | 4.5 |
| StrawberryCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.3 |
| WoodacreCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Tamalpais-Homestead ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Rafael, CA in?
- San Rafael is in Marin County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in San Rafael, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping San Rafael include 94901, 94903.
- What is the population of San Rafael, CA?
- About 60,433 people live in San Rafael, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Rafael?
- Nearby places include Santa Venetia (1.5 mi), Ross (3.2 mi), San Anselmo (3.4 mi), Larkspur (3.4 mi), Kentfield (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023