Tomales
Census-designated place in Marin County, California

Tomales is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Marin County, California, with 187 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 89 ft (27 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dillon Beach, 2.8 miles W.
- 187residents (2020 Census)
- 89 ftelevation · 27 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 564 / sq mipopulation density
- 94971ZIP code
About Tomales
Tomales is a census-designated place (CDP) on State Route 1 in Marin County, California, United States. The population was 187 at the 2020 census.
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Tomales had 187 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 187 |
|---|---|
| Density | 564 per sq mi (218 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tomales at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Marin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 187 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.33 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2470° N, 122.9054° W |
| ZIP code | 94971 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0678890 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tomales
- Dillon Beach2.8 mi W
- Valley Ford5.4 mi N
- Petaluma Center6.3 mi E
- Bloomfield6.5 mi NE
- Bodega7.9 mi NW
- Bodega Bay9.0 mi NW
- Occidental10.7 mi N
- Salmon Creek10.8 mi NW
- Sebastopol11.4 mi N
- Inverness11.7 mi S
- Cotati12.0 mi NE
- Point Reyes Station12.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tomales
What county is Tomales in?
Tomales is in Marin County, California.
What is the population of Tomales, CA?
187 people lived in Tomales at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tomales, CA?
The ZIP code of Tomales is 94971.
What is the elevation of Tomales?
89 feet (27 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tomales?
Dillon Beach (2.8 mi), Valley Ford (5.4 mi), Petaluma Center (6.3 mi), Bloomfield (6.5 mi), Bodega (7.9 mi).
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