Mendocino, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95460
Mendocino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,285
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,576
- Median income Near-median income area
- $708,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mendocino pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95460 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95460 covers 70.7 square miles in Mendocino, Mendocino County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,285 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95460 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,576 (28% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,296. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $708,200 (8% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,890; 74.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mendocino County, so 95460 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 95460
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mendocino, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95460.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Construction 12
Construction
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 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 95460, Mendocino, 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
2,285
Population
70.7
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95460?
66.6
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
1.0%
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?
$73,576
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$54,296
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95460 ranks among California ZIPs
Mendocino, 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)
$73,576 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
1,451housing units
1,451
Total Housing Units
1,136
Occupied Units
315
Vacant Units
1.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$708,200
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,890
Median Rent
1977
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
+23.4%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95460 have increased 23.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.3% | 189 |
| 2020 | -0.3% | 189 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 205 |
| 2022 | +23.4% | 253 |
| 2024 | – | 276 |
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 122 business establishments in ZIP 95460, employing approximately 1,095 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,634,000.
122
Businesses
1,095
Employees
$66.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 26.2% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 21.3% |
| Construction | 12 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.1% |
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 95460 vs 95456 →
ZIP 95460 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
- 95410 950
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 95460 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95460 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95460
Mendocino (95460)
$73,576 median income
- 95456
Little River (95456)
$63,750 median income
- 95437
Fort Bragg (95437)
$57,759 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95460 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95460, 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 (2,285 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 95460 in?
ZIP code 95460 (Mendocino) 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 95460?
ZIP code 95460 in Mendocino, CA has a population of 2,285 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95460?
The median household income in ZIP 95460 is $73,576, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95460?
The median home value in ZIP 95460 is $708,200, which is 155% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95460?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95460 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95460?
ZIP code 95460 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,095 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95460?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95460 are: Accommodation and food services (32), Retail trade (26), Construction (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95460?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95460 increased by 23.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 95460?
In ZIP code 95460, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.1% 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 95460?
In ZIP code 95460, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95460?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95460 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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