PlainZIP

Comptche, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95427

Mendocino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

459
3/sq mi
$58,421
Median income
$777,200
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Comptche pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95427 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95427 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Comptche, Mendocino County, California, home to just 459 residents across 183.6 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95427 reports a modest median household income of $58,421 (43% below the California average), while per-capita income is $44,723. The poverty rate stands at 19.1% and the unemployment rate at 13.2%. On housing, the median home value is $777,200 (1% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.3, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 95427, plus 6 more within Mendocino County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95427, Comptche, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

459

Population

183.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95427?

60.3

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$58,421

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$44,723

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95427 ranks nationally

Comptche, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,421 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

294

Total Housing Units

220

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$777,200

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 95427, employing approximately 18 people with a combined annual payroll of $987,000.

5

Businesses

18

Employees

$987K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 95427 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95427 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
95463 Navarro, CA 169 4.0 mi
95410 Albion, CA 950 7.1 mi
95432 Elk, CA 426 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mendocino County

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Ukiah, CA
Pop: 31,808
95437 standard
Fort Bragg, CA
Pop: 14,799
95490 standard
Willits, CA
Pop: 13,264
95470 standard
Redwood Valley, CA
Pop: 6,032
95454 standard
Laytonville, CA
Pop: 2,556
95428 standard
Covelo, CA
Pop: 2,516

Related Areas

Mendocino County Comptche, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95427 in? ▼
ZIP code 95427 (Comptche) is located in Mendocino County, California. Mendocino County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mendocino-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95427? ▼
ZIP code 95427 in Comptche, CA has a population of 459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95427? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95427 is $58,421, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95427? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95427 is $777,200, which is 179% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95427? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95427 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95427? ▼
ZIP code 95427 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 18 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95427? ▼
In ZIP code 95427, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95427? ▼
In ZIP code 95427, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95427? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95427 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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