Corte Madera

Town in Marin County, California

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Corte Madera is a town in Marin County, California, with 10,222 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Larkspur, 1.3 miles NW.

About Corte Madera

Corte Madera (, Spanish: [ˈkoɾte maˈðeɾa]; Spanish for "Chop Wood") is an incorporated town in Marin County, California, United States. Corte Madera is located 3.25 miles (5.2 km) south of San Rafael, at an elevation of 39 feet (12 m). The population was 10,222 at the 2020 census. The town was named after the Spanish imperative command "chop wood", as the area was famous for producing redwood tree lumber which was used in the construction of the city of San Francisco.

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Living in Corte Madera

Median household income
$232,763
Median home value
$1,755,200
Median rent
$3,501/mo
Median age
45.9
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Corte Madera, CA population

Corte Madera had 10,222 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census10,222
Density3,237 per sq mi (1,250 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Corte Madera at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyMarin County
TypeTown
Population10,222 (2020)
Land area3.16 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Water area1.24 sq mi (3.22 km²)
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates37.9318° N, 122.5077° W
ZIP codes94925, 94939, 94964
Official websiteci.corte-madera.ca.us/index.html
Census code (GEOID)0616462

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Corte Madera

What county is Corte Madera in?

Corte Madera is in Marin County, California.

What is the population of Corte Madera, CA?

10,222 people lived in Corte Madera at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Corte Madera, CA?

The main ZIP code is 94925. Other ZIP codes: 94939, 94964.

What is the elevation of Corte Madera?

39 feet (12 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Corte Madera?

Larkspur (1.3 mi), Alto (1.9 mi), Mill Valley (2.5 mi), Strawberry (2.8 mi), Kentfield (2.8 mi).

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