ZIP Code 95462 in Monte Rio, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Monte Rio, California
City Alias:Russian River, Russian River Mdws
County:Sonoma County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:09:13 PM
Population:1,249 [See All]
Area Codes:369 / 707
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.4659, -123.0215
Land Area:3.616 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 95462 has 1,249 residents and 626 households (average 1.95 persons per household). The median age is 56.2 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.6% male and 48.4% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-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 (7.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,249Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,122Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:690Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:345.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$68,333Source: Census ACS
Households:626Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$713,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.95Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.95Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,2771,3771,2671,2161,2161,1641,1511,2651,1241,2241,1111,0911,122
Decennial Census1,417------------------1,249------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 56.2

Male Median Age: 55.5

Female Median Age: 57.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1620181513293533453554706175674756
Female26191025101828363530396385696824911
Total4239284023476369806593133146144135711417
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,04985.35%
Black:70.57%
Hispanic:*927.49%
Asian:231.87%
American Indian:131.06%
Hawaiian:40.33%
Other:413.34%
Total:1,229100%
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:64451.56%55.5 years
Females:60548.44%57.3 years
Total:1,249100%56.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,02791.53%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:675.97%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:288.47%
Total Population:1,122100%
Total Native Population:1,02791.53%
Total Foreign-born Population:958.47%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $68,333, which is much lower than the state median ($96,334), is up $32,239 (89.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,072. Family households earn a median of $95,588 versus $39,412 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,176). By gender, male median income is $104,400 and female is $86,083, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $18,317 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.9%, which is much lower than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$36,094$36,900$37,137$37,083$35,685$41,016$43,086$45,588$44,261$45,417$0$87,188$68,333
Median Family Income$41,528$41,917$44,286$54,063$63,125$76,250$79,688$81,635$73,750$76,078$87,917$99,545$95,588
Median NonFamily Income$28,398$29,167$29,699$29,053$25,341$23,365$21,765$20,365$25,714$27,679$33,347$0$39,412
Median Male Income$39,779$39,219$38,125$39,107$43,661$76,750$66,181$69,022$71,429$74,196$93,824$140,288$104,400
Median Female Income$41,429$40,268$41,346$43,897$36,667$0$31,964$0$0$74,432$88,393$96,797$86,083
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:51848.82%
Unemployed:434.05%
Not In Labor Force:50047.13%
Total:1,061100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:19738.03%
Service:13726.45%
Sales and Office:6712.93%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:193.67%
Production, transportation, and material moving:9818.92%
Total Civilian Employed Population:518100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $713,800, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $393,900 (123.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $259,100. The median gross rent is $1,375, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,956), is up $507 (58.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $394. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.39% (58.33% with a mortgage, 41.67% free-and-clear) and renters 19.61% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 37.17%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (7.55%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$319,900$291,300$310,300$316,800$325,300$364,200$399,200$414,100$454,700$511,500$562,500$708,300$713,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:6453.33%
$1,500 to $1,999:2218.33%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:75.83%
$3,000 or more:1915.83%
No Rent:86.67%
Total:120100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$868$862$967$931$926$945$916$1,036$981$1,056$1,166$1,795$1,375
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):28746.90%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):20533.50%
Renter Occupied:12019.61%
Total Occupied Housing Units:612100%

Occupied Housing Units:61262.83%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):36237.17%
Total Housing Units:974100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:89591.89%
Multi-Family Units:454.62%
Other Units:343.49%
Total Housing Units:974100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 38.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 96.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.80%, which is on par with the state rate (6.90%). Public coverage is 48.60%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 9.60%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), down 5.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (43.18%). College enrollment is 43.18%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:70.68%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:333.22%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):25925.27%
Some college, no degree:20620.10%
Associate's degree:12512.20%
Bachelor's degree:29428.68%
Graduate or professional degree:1019.85%
Total:1,025100%
High school or higher:98596.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher:39538.54%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:68850.81%
Public Insurance:54540.25%
No Insurance:1218.94%
Total:1,354100%
Has Health Insurance:1,23391.06%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty14.9%12.0%14.7%15.7%14.0%12.3%8.2%8.8%12.1%3.1%8.7%3.8%9.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:33.41%
Kindergarten:33.41%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3438.64%
High school (grades 9-12):1011.36%
College or graduate school:3843.18%
Total:88100%
Early Childhood:66.82%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4753.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 95462 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 29 business establishments, employing about 207 people with an annual payroll of $11,509,000. USPS data shows 354 residential mailboxes and 10 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:354Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:10Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:922Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:310Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:29Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$2,041,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$11,509,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:207Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 95462 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 0.26% of whom live in ZIP Code 95462. It covers 3.616 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.129 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:3.616 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.129 sq miSource: 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:0648928Source: Census
Place Name:Monte Rio CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


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Schools in ZIP Code 95462


ZIP Code 95462 is in the Monte Rio Union Elementary School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 8th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Monte Rio Elementary 20700 Foothill Dr.
Monte Rio, CA 95462
District: Monte Rio Union Elementary School District
Plumfield Academy 9360 Occidental Rd
Sebastopol, CA 95472
District: Private SchoolNearby
Journey Academy 1800 Gravenstein Hwy N
Sebastapol, CA 95472
District: Private SchoolNearby
Summerfield Waldorf School And Farm 655 Willowside Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 95462


Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College 186 Wikiup Dr
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Type: Post Secondary
Empire College 3035 Cleveland Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403-2126
Type: Post Secondary
Santa Rosa Junior College 1501 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401-4395
Type: Post Secondary
Sonoma State University 1801 E Cotati Ave
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609
Type: Post Secondary
Bergin University Of Canine Studies 10201 Old Redwood Hwy
Penngrove, CA 94951
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 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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