Corte Madera
Town in Marin County, California

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.
- 10,222residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.2 km²
- 3,237 / sq mipopulation density
- 94925main ZIP code (3 in total)
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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- 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 had 10,222 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,222 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,237 per sq mi (1,250 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Corte Madera at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Marin County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 10,222 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.16 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9318° N, 122.5077° W |
| ZIP codes | 94925, 94939, 94964 |
| Official website | ci.corte-madera.ca.us/index.html |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0616462 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Corte Madera
- Larkspur1.3 mi NW
- Alto1.9 mi S
- Mill Valley2.5 mi SW
- Strawberry2.8 mi S
- Kentfield2.8 mi W
- San Rafael3.4 mi N
- Ross3.7 mi NW
- Tiburon4.0 mi SE
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley4.0 mi SW
- Marin City4.2 mi S
- Belvedere4.4 mi SE
- San Anselmo4.9 mi NW
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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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