| City: | Valley Ford, California |
| County: | Sonoma County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:58:55 PM |
| Population: | 146 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 369 / 707 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 38.3164, -122.9267 |
| Land Area: | 4.561 sq mi |
| Quick Link: |
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%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 146Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 153Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 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: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.24Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.82Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 233 | 35 | 38 | 39 | 0 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 227 | 142 | 153 | 153 |
| Decennial Census | 52 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 146 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.5
Male Median Age: 37.5
Female Median Age: 44.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 70 | 39.11% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 61 | 34.08% |
| Asian: | 3 | 1.68% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.12% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 43 | 24.02% |
| Total: | 179 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 74 | 50.68% | 37.5 years |
| Females: | 72 | 49.32% | 44.5 years |
| Total: | 146 | 100% | 41.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 153 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 153 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 153 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), 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 well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 50.6%, which is markedly below the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (87.8%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $125,511 | $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 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $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 |
| Median Female Income | $21,689 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 41 | 50.62% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 40 | 49.38% |
| Total: | 81 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 36 | 87.80% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 5 | 12.20% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 41 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($695,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,956), 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.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 36 | 100.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $2,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 5 | 12.20% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 36 | 87.80% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 41 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 41 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 41 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 36 | 87.80% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 5 | 12.20% |
| Total Housing Units: | 41 | 100% |
In 2023, 87.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 96.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (64.00%). Public coverage is 26.80%, which is generally lower than the state rate (38.90%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 666,666,666.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is kindergarten (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (30.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 5 | 6.17% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 6.17% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 71 | 87.65% |
| Total: | 81 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 81 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 71 | 87.65% |
| Private Insurance: | 148 | 78.31% |
| Public Insurance: | 41 | 21.69% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 189 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 189 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 36 | 100.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 36 | 100.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 36 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 94972 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), 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: | 208Source: 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 |
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 485,642 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: | 485,642Source: 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 |
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.
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 October 1, 2025.