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U.S. ZIP Code · CA95421

Sonoma County · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Typical home value

$586,334[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.0%
5-year / yr
-0.6%
10-year / yr
+2.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+106.4%
vs metro
-28.7%
vs state
-16.3%
ZIP 95421 location in CA
Location of ZIP 95421 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 95421 is worth $586,334 — 28.7% below the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,746[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
1,570[3]
Median household income
$78,906[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-207[5]
Moved in
9,223
Moved out
9,430

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
0
  • Montgomery Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Montgomery Elementary

    22 students

  • Fort Ross Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Fort Ross Elementary

    15 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$2,965
Loan principal$469,068
Down payment$117,267
Total interest paid$598,270

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,766
Monthly rent

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
13th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
55th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 95421?
The typical home in 95421 is worth $586,334, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 95421?
Home values in 95421 are down 1.0% over the past year, and down 0.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 95421?
The effective property tax rate in 95421 is 0.6% — roughly $3,746 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 95421?
ZIP code 95421 has a population of 1,570 and a median household income of $78,906.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Monte Rio CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $549,832
    Gross yield
  • Santa Rosa, CA

    Typical home
    $635,494
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Forestville CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $638,900
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Guerneville CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $532,830
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Cloverdale, CA

    Typical home
    $641,287
    Gross yield
  • Santa Rosa, CA

    Typical home
    $655,806
    Gross yield
    4.3%

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