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Tomales, CA
Census-designated place in Marin County, California.
Population
168
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
506
ZIP codes
0
Tomales and its ZIP codes
Tomales at a glance
- Tomales is about 2 times as dense as California as a whole.
Local data for Tomales, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marin County. PPP loans are for Tomales.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 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
$1.97B
FY 2026, $7,499 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tomales, 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
78° / 42°F
53.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tomales, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.3%
U.S. 33.3% -11.0 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
Cities near Tomales
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dillon BeachCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3 |
| Valley FordCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.6 |
| BloomfieldCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 8.1 |
| Petaluma CenterCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| BodegaCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.9 |
| Bodega BayCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Salmon CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| OccidentalCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5 |
| SebastopolCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| CotatiCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| InvernessCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| Point Reyes StationCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| CarmetCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| PenngroveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| Sereno del MarCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Rohnert ParkCity | 13 mi | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tomales, CA in?
- Tomales is in Marin County, California.
- What is the population of Tomales, CA?
- About 168 people live in Tomales, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tomales?
- Nearby places include Dillon Beach (2.7 mi), Valley Ford (5.3 mi), Bloomfield (6 mi), Petaluma Center (6.4 mi), Bodega (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023