Fairfax
Town in Marin County, California

Fairfax is a town in Marin County, California, with 7,605 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 115 ft (35 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Anselmo, 1.4 miles E.
- 7,605residents (2020 Census)
- 115 ftelevation · 35 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 3,413 / sq mipopulation density
- 94960main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Fairfax
Fairfax is an incorporated town in Marin County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,605. Fairfax is bordered on the east by San Anselmo and is located 3.25 miles (5.2 km) west-northwest of San Rafael, at an elevation of 115 feet (35 m).
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Living in Fairfax
- Median household income
- $141,653
- Median home value
- $1,163,600
- Median rent
- $2,367/mo
- Median age
- 48.7
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Fairfax had 7,605 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,605 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,413 per sq mi (1,318 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairfax at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Marin County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 7,605 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.23 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9885° N, 122.5952° W |
| ZIP codes | 94960, 94930 |
| Official website | townoffairfax.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0623168 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairfax
- San Anselmo1.4 mi E
- Sleepy Hollow1.7 mi N
- Ross2.5 mi SE
- Woodacre2.6 mi NW
- Lucas Valley-Marinwood3.7 mi N
- San Geronimo3.9 mi W
- Kentfield4.1 mi SE
- San Rafael4.8 mi E
- Larkspur4.9 mi SE
- Santa Venetia5.2 mi E
- Lagunitas-Forest Knolls5.6 mi W
- Corte Madera6.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fairfax
What county is Fairfax in?
Fairfax is in Marin County, California.
What is the population of Fairfax, CA?
7,605 people lived in Fairfax at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairfax, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94960. Other ZIP codes: 94930.
What is the elevation of Fairfax?
115 feet (35 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairfax?
San Anselmo (1.4 mi), Sleepy Hollow (1.7 mi), Ross (2.5 mi), Woodacre (2.6 mi), Lucas Valley-Marinwood (3.7 mi).
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