Fairfax, California

Fairfax, California
Downtown Fairfax (The Parkade)
Location in Marin County, California
Coordinates: 37°59′14″N 122°35′20″W / 37.98722°N 122.58889°W / 37.98722; -122.58889
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyMarin
IncorporatedMarch 2, 1931
Government
 • MayorLisel Blash
 • County BoardDistrict 2
Brian Colbert
 • Town ManagerHeather Abrams
 • RepresentationSen. Mike McGuire (D)
Asm. Damon Connolly (D)
Rep. Jared Huffman (D)
Area
 • Total
2.23 sq mi (5.8 km2)
 • Land2.23 sq mi (5.8 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
115 ft (35 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,605
 • Density3,410/sq mi (1,320/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
94930, 94978
Area codes415/628
FIPS code06-23168
GNIS ID277511
Websitetownoffairfax.org

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).