Fairfax

Town in Marin County, California

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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.

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, CA population

Fairfax had 7,605 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,605
Density3,413 per sq mi (1,318 per km²)

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

Fairfax at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyMarin County
TypeTown
Population7,605 (2020)
Land area2.23 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates37.9885° N, 122.5952° W
ZIP codes94960, 94930
Official websitetownoffairfax.org
Census code (GEOID)0623168

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

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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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