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Sebastopol, CA
City in Sonoma County, California.
Population
7,445
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,955
ZIP codes
0
Sebastopol and its ZIP codes
Sebastopol at a glance
- Sebastopol is about 16 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $87,684 a year, 12% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $845,700 (15% above California) and median rent is $1,902 a month.
Local data for Sebastopol, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sebastopol, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,684
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$845,700
Median rent
$1,902/mo
Homeownership
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
51.3%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,020), German Americans (886), Mexican Americans (619).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sonoma County. PPP loans are for Sebastopol.
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
$3.32B
FY 2026, $6,788 per person
How people get to work
Sebastopol, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.0%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home29.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sebastopol, 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
83° / 37°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sebastopol, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.0%
U.S. 33.3% -8.3 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Sebastopol
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GratonCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| OccidentalCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5 |
| BloomfieldCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 8.1 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 5.3 |
| Valley FordCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.6 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Santa RosaCity | 7.6 mi | 42.5 |
| CotatiCity | 7.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Rohnert ParkCity | 8.1 mi | 7.3 |
| BodegaCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.9 |
| Larkfield-WikiupCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Sonoma State UniversityCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| WindsorTown | 10 mi | 7.4 |
| Petaluma CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| PenngroveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| Monte RioCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sebastopol, CA in?
- Sebastopol is in Sonoma County, California.
- What is the population of Sebastopol, CA?
- About 7,445 people live in Sebastopol, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sebastopol?
- Nearby places include Graton (3.5 mi), Occidental (5.5 mi), Bloomfield (5.5 mi), Forestville (6.6 mi), Valley Ford (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023