San Rafael
City in Marin County, California
San Rafael is a city in Marin County, California, with 61,271 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Santa Venetia, 1.7 miles N.
- 61,271residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 16.6 sq miland area · 43.0 km²
- 3,694 / sq mipopulation density
- 94901main ZIP code (3 in total)
About San Rafael
San Rafael ( SAN rə-FEL; Spanish for "St. Raphael", Spanish pronunciation: [san rafaˈel]) is a city in and the county seat of Marin County, California, United States. The city is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2020 census, San Rafael had a population of 61,271.
San Rafael was founded by the Spanish in 1817, when Vicente Francisco de Sarría established Mission San Rafael Arcángel, initially as an asistencia (sub-mission). San Rafael Arcángel was upgraded to full mission status in 1822, a month before Alta California declared independence from Spain as part of Mexico. Following the American Conquest of California, the community of San Rafael incorporated as a city in 1874.
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- Median household income
- $119,435
- Median home value
- $1,355,600
- Median rent
- $2,377/mo
- Median age
- 43.2
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San Rafael had 61,271 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 61,271 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,694 per sq mi (1,426 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
San Rafael at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Marin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 61,271 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.59 sq mi (43.0 km²) |
| Water area | 5.96 sq mi (15.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9810° N, 122.5069° W |
| ZIP codes | 94901, 94957, 94964 |
| Official website | cityofsanrafael.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0668364 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near San Rafael
- Santa Venetia1.7 mi N
- Larkspur3.0 mi SW
- Ross3.2 mi W
- Corte Madera3.4 mi S
- San Anselmo3.4 mi W
- Kentfield4.2 mi SW
- Fairfax4.8 mi W
- Sleepy Hollow4.9 mi NW
- Alto5.3 mi S
- Mill Valley5.4 mi S
- Lucas Valley-Marinwood5.6 mi NW
- Strawberry6.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about San Rafael
What county is San Rafael in?
San Rafael is in Marin County, California.
What is the population of San Rafael, CA?
61,271 people lived in San Rafael at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of San Rafael, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94901. Other ZIP codes: 94957, 94964.
What is the elevation of San Rafael?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near San Rafael?
Santa Venetia (1.7 mi), Larkspur (3.0 mi), Ross (3.2 mi), Corte Madera (3.4 mi), San Anselmo (3.4 mi).
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