Bolinas
Census-designated place in Marin County, California

Bolinas is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Marin County, California, with 1,483 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stinson Beach, 3.4 miles E.
- 1,483residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.1 km²
- 255 / sq mipopulation density
- 94970ZIP code
About Bolinas
Bolinas is an unincorporated coastal community in Marin County, California, United States. It is located on the California coast, approximately 13 miles (21 km) (straight line distance) northwest of San Francisco, and 27 miles (43 km) by road. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined the community as a census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 1,483.
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Living in Bolinas
- Median household income
- $100,625
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median rent
- $1,924/mo
- Median age
- 61.4
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Bolinas had 1,483 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,483 |
|---|---|
| Density | 255 per sq mi (98 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bolinas at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Marin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,483 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.83 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9177° N, 122.7095° W |
| ZIP code | 94970 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0607316 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bolinas
- Stinson Beach3.4 mi E
- San Geronimo6.6 mi N
- Lagunitas-Forest Knolls7.0 mi N
- Woodacre7.2 mi NE
- Fairfax7.9 mi NE
- Muir Beach8.0 mi SE
- Kentfield8.3 mi E
- Ross8.7 mi E
- San Anselmo8.8 mi NE
- Mill Valley9.1 mi E
- Sleepy Hollow9.3 mi NE
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley9.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bolinas
What county is Bolinas in?
Bolinas is in Marin County, California.
What is the population of Bolinas, CA?
1,483 people lived in Bolinas at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bolinas, CA?
The ZIP code of Bolinas is 94970.
What is the elevation of Bolinas?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bolinas?
Stinson Beach (3.4 mi), San Geronimo (6.6 mi), Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (7.0 mi), Woodacre (7.2 mi), Fairfax (7.9 mi).
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