ZIP Code 94972 in Valley Ford, CA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Valley Ford, California
County:Sonoma County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:54:22 AM
Population:146 [See All]
Area Codes:369 / 707
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.3164, -122.9267
Land Area:4.561 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 94972 has 146 residents and 45 households (average 3.24 persons per household). The median age is 41.5 years, older than the state (37.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.7% male and 49.3% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (47.9%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (41.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:146Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:32.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:45Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.24Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.82Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--2333538390202223252271421531530
Decennial Census52------------------146--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41.5

Male Median Age: 37.5

Female Median Age: 44.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1448131172740188401
Female32263311151129760001
Total4661446228718698148402
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:7039.11%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*6134.08%
Asian:31.68%
American Indian:21.12%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:4324.02%
Total:179100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:7450.68%37.5 years
Females:7249.32%44.5 years
Total:146100%41.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $125,511 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$125,511$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$21,939$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$21,689$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00%
Unemployed:00%
Not In Labor Force:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $2,001 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$2,001$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00%
Multi-Family Units:00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 94972 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 28 people with an annual payroll of $1,994,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:209Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:9Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$301,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,994,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:28Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 94972 is located in Sonoma County, California, within the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42220) and California's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 483,878 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 94972. It covers 4.561 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:42220Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:483,878Source: Census
MSA:San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:4.561 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12952.23 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Santa Rosa, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0681778Source: Census
Place Name:Valley Ford CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


94973 | | 94971

Schools in ZIP Code 94972


We could not locate which school district 94972 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Tomales High 3850 Irvin Rd.
Tomales, CA 94971
District: Shoreline Unified School DistrictNearby
Salmon Creek School - A Charter 1935 Bohemian Hwy.
Occidental, CA 95465
District: Harmony Union School DistrictNearby
Harmony Elementary 1935 Bohemian Hwy.
Occidental, CA 95465
District: Harmony Union School DistrictNearby
Tomales Elementary 40 John St.
Tomales, CA 94971
District: Shoreline Unified School DistrictNearby
Apple Blossom 700 Watertrough Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
District: Twin Hills Union Elementary School DistrictNearby
Pleasant Hill Christian School 1782 Pleasant Hill Rd
Sebastopol, CA 95472
District: Private SchoolNearby
Plumfield Academy 9360 Occidental Rd
Sebastopol, CA 95472
District: Private SchoolNearby
Journey Academy 1800 Gravenstein Hwy N
Sebastopol, CA 95472
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 94972


Bergin University Of Canine Studies 10201 Old Redwood Hwy
Penngrove, CA 94951
Type: Post Secondary
Sonoma State University 1801 E Cotati Ave
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609
Type: Post Secondary
Santa Rosa Junior College 1501 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401-4395
Type: Post Secondary
Empire College 3035 Cleveland Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403-2126
Type: Post Secondary
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College 186 Wikiup Dr
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Type: Post Secondary
Meridian University 47 Sixth Street
Petaluma, CA 94952-3092
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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