Fort Bragg, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95437
Mendocino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,799
- 58/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,759
- Median income Below-median income area
- $554,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Bragg pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 58
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95437 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95437 (Fort Bragg, CA) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 287.4 in 2023 to 310.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95437 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, California, home to 14,799 residents across 253.4 square miles, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95437 reports a modest median household income of $57,759 (43% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,023. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 9.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $554,200 (28% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,409; owner occupancy is 61.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mendocino County, so 95437 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 95437
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Bragg, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95437.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 establishments
- Construction
Construction
61 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 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 95437, Fort Bragg, 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
14,799
Population
253.4
Area (sq mi)
58
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95437?
49.4
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
11.5%
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?
$57,759
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$38,023
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95437 ranks among California ZIPs
Fort Bragg, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,759 13th percentile higher than 13% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,791housing units
7,791
Total Housing Units
6,440
Occupied Units
1,351
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$554,200
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,409
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
311
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+211%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95437 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 218 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 250 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 278 |
| 2023 | +3.4% | 287 |
| 2024 | +8.1% | 311 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 503 business establishments in ZIP 95437, employing approximately 4,362 people with a combined annual payroll of $183,436,000.
503
Businesses
4,362
Employees
$183.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 82 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 61 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 3.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 17 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.8% |
| Information | 7 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.0% |
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 95437 vs 95420 →
ZIP 95437 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95437
Fort Bragg (95437)
14,799 residents
- 95460 2,285
Mendocino (95460)
2,285 residents
- 95420 374
Caspar (95420)
374 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95437 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95437, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,799 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 95437 in?
ZIP code 95437 (Fort Bragg) 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 95437?
ZIP code 95437 in Fort Bragg, CA has a population of 14,799 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95437?
The median household income in ZIP 95437 is $57,759, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95437?
The median home value in ZIP 95437 is $554,200, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95437?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95437 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95437?
ZIP code 95437 has 503 business establishments employing approximately 4,362 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95437?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95437 are: Retail trade (82), Accommodation and food services (73), Construction (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95437?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95437 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95437?
In ZIP code 95437, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 95437?
In ZIP code 95437, approximately 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95437?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95437 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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