Little River, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95456
Mendocino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 795
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $539,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Little River pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95456 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95456 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Little River, Mendocino County, California, home to just 795 residents across 26.1 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95456 reports a modest median household income of $63,750 (37% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,591. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 3.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $539,100 (30% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $843; owner occupancy is 61.4%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mendocino County, so 95456 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 95456
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little River, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95456.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
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 95456, Little River, 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
795
Population
26.1
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95456?
55.6
Median Age
60.8%
Male
39.2%
Female
6.2%
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?
$63,750
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$47,591
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95456 ranks among California ZIPs
Little River, 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)
$63,750 18th percentile higher than 18% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
776housing units
776
Total Housing Units
420
Occupied Units
356
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$539,100
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$843
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 95456, employing approximately 201 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,191,000.
19
Businesses
201
Employees
$7.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 42.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.8% |
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 95456 vs 95460 →
ZIP 95456 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95460
Mendocino (95460)
2,285 residents
- 95410
Albion (95410)
950 residents
- 95456 795
Little River (95456)
795 residents
- 95420 374
Caspar (95420)
374 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95456 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95456, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 95456 in?
ZIP code 95456 (Little River) 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 95456?
ZIP code 95456 in Little River, CA has a population of 795 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95456?
The median household income in ZIP 95456 is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95456?
The median home value in ZIP 95456 is $539,100, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95456?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95456 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95456?
ZIP code 95456 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 201 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95456?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95456 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Construction (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95456?
In ZIP code 95456, 70.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.8% 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 95456?
In ZIP code 95456, approximately 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95456?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95456 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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