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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
$82,683
Median income
$529,200
Median home value
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 453.1 square miles in Potter Valley, Mendocino County, California. The area is home to 1,767 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 95469 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95469 sits at $82,683 (19% below the California average), while per-capita income is $44,775. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $529,200 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,421 per month, and 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95469 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 95469 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 95469

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95469.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 95469?

51.9

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 64.7%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%

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

$44,775

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95469 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$82,683 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

871

Total Housing Units

560

Occupied Units

311

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

$529,200

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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.

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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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Official Data Resources for Potter Valley, CA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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