Ross

Town in Marin County, California

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Ross is a town in Marin County, California, with 2,338 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Anselmo, 1.3 miles N.

About Ross

Ross is a small incorporated town in Marin County, California, United States, just north of San Francisco. Ross is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west-southwest of San Rafael, at an elevation of 36 feet (11 m). The population was 2,338 at the 2020 census. The town is bordered by San Rafael to the east, Larkspur to the southeast, Kentfield to the south, San Anselmo to the north, and the Mount Tamalpais protected watershed to the west. Ross is named in honor of James Ross, who acquired Rancho Punta de Quentin in 1859.

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Median household income
$250,001
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
Median age
42.3
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Ross, CA population

Ross had 2,338 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,338
Density1,500 per sq mi (579 per km²)

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

Ross at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyMarin County
TypeTown
Population2,338 (2020)
Land area1.56 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates37.9638° N, 122.5616° W
ZIP codes94957, 94904
Official websitetownofross.org
Census code (GEOID)0662980

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

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Frequently asked questions about Ross

What county is Ross in?

Ross is in Marin County, California.

What is the population of Ross, CA?

2,338 people lived in Ross at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Ross, CA?

The main ZIP code is 94957. Other ZIP codes: 94904.

What is the elevation of Ross?

36 feet (11 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Ross?

San Anselmo (1.3 mi), Kentfield (1.9 mi), Larkspur (2.4 mi), Fairfax (2.5 mi), San Rafael (3.2 mi).

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