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Sausalito, CA
City in Marin County, California. ZIP codes: 94965.
Population
7,141
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
4,048
ZIP codes
1
Sausalito and its ZIP codes
Sausalito at a glance
- Sausalito is about 16 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $182,357, 84% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,894,600 (about 2.6 times the California figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Sausalito, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sausalito, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$182,357
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$1,894,600
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
76.5%
Median age
55.6
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,055), German Americans (752), Italian Americans (461).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marin County. PPP loans are for Sausalito.
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
How people get to work
Sausalito, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone40.4%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit5.6%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle2.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home45.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sausalito, 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
66° / 47°F
22.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sausalito, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.3%
U.S. 33.3% -13.0 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
6.8%
U.S. 12.8% -6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.2%
U.S. 11.1% -7.9 pts
ZIP codes in Sausalito
1 in or overlapping Sausalito. Population shown
Cities near Sausalito
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Marin CityCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.5 |
| BelvedereCity | 1.8 mi | 0.5 |
| StrawberryCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.3 |
| TiburonTown | 2.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Tamalpais-Homestead ValleyCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4.7 |
| AltoCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Mill ValleyCity | 4.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Corte MaderaTown | 4.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Muir BeachCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| LarkspurCity | 6 mi | 3 |
| KentfieldCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3 |
| San FranciscoCity | 7.4 mi | 46.7 |
| RossTown | 8.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Stinson BeachCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.9 |
| RichmondCity | 8.4 mi | 30 |
| San RafaelCity | 8.9 mi | 16.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sausalito, CA in?
- Sausalito is in Marin County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Sausalito, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sausalito include 94965.
- What is the population of Sausalito, CA?
- About 7,141 people live in Sausalito, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sausalito?
- Nearby places include Marin City (1.4 mi), Belvedere (1.8 mi), Strawberry (2.6 mi), Tiburon (2.7 mi), Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023