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U.S. ZIP Code · CA94901

Marin County · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Typical home value

$1,427,460[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.6%
5-year / yr
+1.7%
10-year / yr
+3.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+402.5%
vs metro
+14.1%
vs state
+103.8%
ZIP 94901 location in CA
Location of ZIP 94901 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 94901 is worth $1,427,460 — 14.1% above the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,875 a month — a 2.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,875[2]
Gross yield
2.4%[2]
Cap rate
1.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$11,247[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Marin County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Very High
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
41,307[3]
Median household income
$115,330[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Marin County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,033[5]
Moved in
6,060
Moved out
7,093

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
6
Middle
1
High
2
  • San Rafael High

    High · Grades 9–12 · San Rafael City High

    1,302 students

  • James B. Davidson Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · San Rafael City Elementary

    1,040 students

  • Bahia Vista Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · San Rafael City Elementary

    542 students

  • Sun Valley Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · San Rafael City Elementary

    509 students

  • San Pedro Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · San Rafael City Elementary

    497 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield2.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.5%
Annual rent$34,504

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$7,218
Loan principal$1,141,968
Down payment$285,492
Total interest paid$1,456,517

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio3.25
Monthly cost to own$9,347
Monthly rent$2,875

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
58th percentile[1]
Rental yield
20th percentile[2]
Property tax
64th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 94901?
The typical home in 94901 is worth $1,427,460, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 94901?
Home values in 94901 are down 0.6% over the past year, and up 1.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 94901?
A typical home in 94901 rents for about $2,875 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 94901?
The effective property tax rate in 94901 is 0.8% — roughly $11,247 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 94901?
ZIP code 94901 has a population of 41,307 and a median household income of $115,330.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Walnut Creek, CA

    Typical home
    $1,421,401
    Gross yield
    2.9%
  • Dillon Beach CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $1,418,420
    Gross yield
  • San Ramon, CA

    Typical home
    $1,414,724
    Gross yield
    2.4%
  • Pleasanton, CA

    Typical home
    $1,442,459
    Gross yield
    2.5%
  • Castro Valley CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $1,406,409
    Gross yield
    3.2%
  • Oakland, CA

    Typical home
    $1,405,058
    Gross yield
    2.3%

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