Potter Valley, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95469
Mendocino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,767
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $82,683
- Median income Near-median income area
- $529,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Potter Valley pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95469 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95469 covers 453.1 square miles in Potter Valley, Mendocino County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,767 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95469 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,683 (19% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,775. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $529,200 (32% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,421; owner occupancy is 75.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the California and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 95469.
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 95469
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Potter Valley, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95469.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 95469, Potter Valley, 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
1,767
Population
453.1
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95469?
51.9
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
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?
$82,683
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$44,775
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95469 ranks among California ZIPs
Potter Valley, 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)
$82,683 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
871housing units
871
Total Housing Units
560
Occupied Units
311
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$529,200
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,421
Median Rent
1982
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
-18.5%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95469 have decreased 18.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -14.4% | 198 |
| 2020 | +3.9% | 205 |
| 2021 | +20.8% | 248 |
| 2022 | -18.5% | 202 |
| 2024 | – | 238 |
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 20 business establishments in ZIP 95469, employing approximately 89 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,830,000.
20
Businesses
89
Employees
$3.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 15.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95469, 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 (1,767 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 95469 in?
ZIP code 95469 (Potter Valley) 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 95469?
ZIP code 95469 in Potter Valley, CA has a population of 1,767 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95469?
The median household income in ZIP 95469 is $82,683, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95469?
The median home value in ZIP 95469 is $529,200, which is 90% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95469?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95469 is White at 64.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95469?
ZIP code 95469 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 89 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95469?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95469 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95469?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95469 decreased by 18.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 95469?
In ZIP code 95469, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 95469?
In ZIP code 95469, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95469?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95469 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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