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Sea Ranch, CA
Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California. ZIP codes: 95497.
Population
1,287
Land area
16.1sq mi
People per sq mi
80
ZIP codes
1
Sea Ranch and its ZIP codes
Sea Ranch at a glance
- Sea Ranch is 68% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $139,375 a year, 41% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,371,600 (87% above California).
Local data for Sea Ranch, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sea Ranch, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$139,375
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$1,371,600
Homeownership
95.3%
Bachelor's or higher
74.3%
Median age
70.2
Average commute
44.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (272), German Americans (168), Italian Americans (110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sonoma County. PPP loans are for Sea Ranch.
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
$1M
19 loans, 123 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sea Ranch, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone30.5%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit5.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home57.8%
Average one-way commute: 44.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sea Ranch, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
66° / 42°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sea Ranch, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.8%
U.S. 33.3% -9.5 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
ZIP codes in Sea Ranch
1 in or overlapping Sea Ranch. Population shown
Cities near Sea Ranch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor BayCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Timber CoveCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.7 |
| Point ArenaCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| BoonvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.5 |
| CazaderoCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.1 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| CloverdaleCity | 24 mi | 3.4 |
| PhiloCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| HoplandCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.5 |
| JennerCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| GuernevilleCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 9.7 |
| Monte RioCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.9 |
| GeyservilleCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sea Ranch, CA in?
- Sea Ranch is in Sonoma County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Sea Ranch, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sea Ranch include 95497.
- What is the population of Sea Ranch, CA?
- About 1,287 people live in Sea Ranch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sea Ranch?
- Nearby places include Anchor Bay (9.8 mi), Timber Cove (15 mi), Point Arena (19 mi), Boonville (21 mi), Cazadero (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023