Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 50 min5:47 am – 8:37 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 30 min7:23 am – 4:53 pm
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People37,574 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 45.314,876 householdsMedian household income $113,527Median home value $840,500Median rent $2,554 a month67% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $5,496 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.3% unemployment rate63% of adults are in the labour force, 18,991 employedMain industries: education and health care 23%, professional and business services 13%, retail 11%Average commute 32 minutes69% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 2% take public transport, 2% walk or cycle, 19% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages38% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 13% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 79%, Spanish 15%, other Indo-European languages 2%8% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighSonoma County, CA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsLandslide Relatively HighEarthquake Relatively HighDrought Relatively HighRiver flooding Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality100% of days had good air in 2025365 of 365 days measuredNo moderate or unhealthy daysMedian index 9, worst day 39main pollutant: coarse particles (PM10)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Sonoma County monitors, CA
Internet at home93% of households have a broadband subscription84% have cable, fibre or DSL6% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Petalumaserves 60,781 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
