| City: | Woodacre, California |
| County: | Marin County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:54:23 AM |
| Population: | 1,516 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 415 / 628 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.9989, -122.6427 |
| Land Area: | 3.951 sq mi |
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Woodacre sits in western Marin County, California, tucked into the San Geronimo Valley about 25 miles north of San Francisco. This isn't your typical PO Box ZIP. With median household incomes of $207,273 and median home values exceeding $1.1 million, Woodacre ranks among California's wealthiest small communities. The 1,516 residents live across 1.6 square miles of wooded hillsides where redwood and oak groves give streets their names.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. Despite having 648 occupied homes and some carrier route infrastructure (2 city routes and 1 rural route), residents can't receive mail at their physical addresses. The Woodacre post office maintains 674 PO Boxes, slightly more than the number of households. That 1.04 adoption rate shows the post office serves the immediate community plus a few addresses in surrounding areas.
Median age is 53.7 years. Only 23 residents are under 18, while the community skews toward established professionals and retirees. Educational attainment is high: 61.4% hold bachelor's degrees or higher. One-third of workers (34.4%) work from home, a pattern common in affluent rural areas where professionals maintain Bay Area careers while living in quieter settings.
Street names tell the woodland story. San Geronimo Valley Drive handles most delivery records (62 of 95 street records), but smaller roads carry names like Redwood Drive, Conifer Way, Madrone Avenue, Pine Avenue, and Laurel Avenue. There's also Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, named for the English explorer who sailed the California coast in 1579. The most unusual street name: Postage Due, a playful nod to the community's postal dependence.
Ownership is the norm here. Of 648 occupied homes, 499 are owner-occupied (77%). Only 7 of the 687 total housing units are used seasonally, so this is a year-round community, not a vacation retreat. The mix of city and rural carrier routes suggests varied terrain: some clustered development along the valley floor, some homes scattered on hillside parcels requiring rural delivery patterns.
All mail must be addressed to PO Boxes:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Woodacre, CA 94973Street addresses are not valid for mail delivery in this ZIP code.
Street names celebrate the wooded character of the San Geronimo Valley (Redwood, Conifer, Madrone, Pine, Laurel) with a whimsical exception: Postage Due, acknowledging the community's reliance on PO Box mail.
ZIP Code 94973 has 1,516 residents and 648 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 53.7 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.0%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,516Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,689Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 383.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $231,094Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 648Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $1,076,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.91Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,549 | 1,454 | 1,745 | 1,831 | 1,653 | 1,542 | 1,599 | 1,342 | 1,228 | 1,515 | 1,344 | 1,438 | 1,652 | 1,689 |
| Decennial Census | 1,429 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,516 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.7
Male Median Age: 55.3
Female Median Age: 52.2
| 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 | 23 | 44 | 32 | 39 | 20 | 16 | 25 | 27 | 34 | 53 | 48 | 60 | 79 | 51 | 93 | 49 | 23 | 14 |
| Female | 18 | 32 | 43 | 38 | 32 | 16 | 29 | 23 | 57 | 78 | 64 | 56 | 48 | 77 | 83 | 55 | 24 | 13 |
| Total | 41 | 76 | 75 | 77 | 52 | 32 | 54 | 50 | 91 | 131 | 112 | 116 | 127 | 128 | 176 | 104 | 47 | 27 |
| White: | 1,274 | 85.56% |
| Black: | 6 | 0.40% |
| Hispanic:* | 126 | 8.46% |
| Asian: | 28 | 1.88% |
| American Indian: | 11 | 0.74% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 44 | 2.96% |
| Total: | 1,489 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 730 | 48.15% | 55.3 years |
| Females: | 786 | 51.85% | 52.2 years |
| Total: | 1,516 | 100% | 53.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,508 | 89.28% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 26 | 1.54% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 49 | 2.90% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 106 | 9.18% |
| Total Population: | 1,689 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,534 | 90.82% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 155 | 9.18% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $231,094, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $143,490 (163.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $174,715. Family households earn a median of $250,001 versus $36,883 for nonfamily households (a difference of $213,118). By gender, male median income is $157,522 and female is $74,818, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $82,704 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 77.5%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (59.4%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,604 | $67,386 | $72,368 | $88,750 | $79,375 | $90,824 | $93,403 | $72,135 | $56,379 | $120,825 | $125,579 | $151,806 | $207,273 | $231,094 |
| Median Family Income | $98,452 | $73,611 | $89,405 | $104,891 | $136,250 | $150,729 | $142,361 | $138,472 | $141,250 | $201,316 | $181,964 | $228,250 | $250,001 | $250,001 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $65,833 | $60,972 | $51,848 | $52,440 | $56,923 | $56,161 | $45,956 | $55,179 | $46,639 | $46,738 | $49,688 | $62,604 | $37,125 | $36,883 |
| Median Male Income | $40,781 | $44,750 | $101,000 | $67,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $69,032 | $102,813 | $94,138 | $108,450 | $120,870 | $152,737 | $157,522 |
| Median Female Income | $57,813 | $63,875 | $68,977 | $68,182 | $0 | $68,500 | $70,859 | $0 | $0 | $75,500 | $77,798 | $71,765 | $72,550 | $74,818 |
| Employed: | 1,246 | 75.38% |
| Unemployed: | 35 | 2.12% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 372 | 22.50% |
| Total: | 1,653 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 740 | 59.39% |
| Service: | 284 | 22.79% |
| Sales and Office: | 199 | 15.97% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 23 | 1.85% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,246 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $1,076,300, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $330,700 (44.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $144,200. The median gross rent is $2,395, which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $394 (19.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,046. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.64% (77.36% with a mortgage, 22.64% free-and-clear) and renters 8.36% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.15%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $745,600 | $740,700 | $704,400 | $684,500 | $695,400 | $704,800 | $735,700 | $846,000 | $932,100 | $936,600 | $957,400 | $1,114,200 | $1,111,100 | $1,076,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 12 | 22.22% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 19 | 35.19% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 23 | 42.59% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 54 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $2,001 | $1,335 | $2,001 | $1,242 | $1,156 | $1,158 | $1,418 | $1,332 | $1,349 | $1,738 | $1,878 | $2,419 | $2,280 | $2,395 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 458 | 70.90% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 134 | 20.74% |
| Renter Occupied: | 54 | 8.36% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 646 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 646 | 95.85% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 28 | 4.15% |
| Total Housing Units: | 674 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 658 | 97.63% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 10 | 1.48% |
| Other Units: | 6 | 0.89% |
| Total Housing Units: | 674 | 100% |
In 2024, 58.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 4.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (57.02%). College enrollment is 38.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 44 | 3.15% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 55 | 3.93% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 93 | 6.65% |
| Some college, no degree: | 271 | 19.37% |
| Associate's degree: | 114 | 8.15% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 258 | 18.44% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 564 | 40.31% |
| Total: | 1,399 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,300 | 92.92% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 822 | 58.76% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,196 | 62.88% |
| Public Insurance: | 619 | 32.54% |
| No Insurance: | 87 | 4.57% |
| Total: | 1,902 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,815 | 95.43% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.6% | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.9% | 10.3% | 9.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10 | 4.39% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 130 | 57.02% |
| College or graduate school: | 88 | 38.60% |
| Total: | 228 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 140 | 61.40% |
ZIP Code 94973 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 44 business establishments, employing about 544 people with an annual payroll of $27,709,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 758Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 44Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $6,977,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $27,709,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 544Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 94973 is located in Marin County, California, within the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41860) and California's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,335,391 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 94973, and is subdivided into the San Rafael, CA division. It covers 3.951 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 41860Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | San Rafael, CA (CBSA Div 42034)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 4,335,391Source: Census |
| MSA: | San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.951 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 12952.23 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | San Francisco, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0686216Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Woodacre CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 94973 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 February 1, 2026.