Elk, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95432
Mendocino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 426
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $773,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elk pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95432 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95432 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elk, Mendocino County, California, home to just 426 residents across 185.2 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 95432, but per-capita income is $24,856. Economic pressure is pronounced: 34.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 30.4%. Median home value is $773,700 (0% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,625; 55.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mendocino County, so 95432 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 95432
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elk, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95432.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 95432, Elk, 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
426
Population
185.2
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95432?
60.3
Median Age
39.5%
Male
60.5%
Female
19.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$24,856
Per Capita Income
34.2%
Poverty Rate
30.4%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
398housing units
398
Total Housing Units
284
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$773,700
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,625
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 95432, employing approximately 82 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,330,000.
17
Businesses
82
Employees
$5.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 17.6% |
| Construction | 3 | 17.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 17.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 95432 vs 95410 →
ZIP 95432 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95410
Albion (95410)
950 residents
- 95466
Philo (95466)
946 residents
- 95459
Manchester (95459)
504 residents
- 95427
Comptche (95427)
459 residents
- 95432
Elk (95432)
426 residents
- 95463 169
Navarro (95463)
169 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95432 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 95432 in?
ZIP code 95432 (Elk) 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 95432?
ZIP code 95432 in Elk, CA has a population of 426 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95432?
The median home value in ZIP 95432 is $773,700, which is 178% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95432?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95432 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95432?
ZIP code 95432 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 82 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95432?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95432 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3), Construction (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95432?
In ZIP code 95432, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.4% 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 95432?
In ZIP code 95432, approximately 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95432?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95432 is 34.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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