Ukiah, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95482
Mendocino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,808
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,772
- Median income Near-median income area
- $491,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ukiah pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95482 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 95482 (Ukiah, CA) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.6 in 2023 to 243.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95482 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ukiah, Mendocino County, California, with 31,808 residents across 805.3 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95482 reports a modest median household income of $69,772 (31% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,855. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 9.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $491,300 (36% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,304; owner occupancy is 55.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mendocino County, so 95482 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 95482
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ukiah, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95482.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
164 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
119 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
109 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
98 establishments
- Construction
Construction
80 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 95482, Ukiah, 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
31,808
Population
805.3
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95482?
39.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
16.9%
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?
$69,772
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$35,855
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95482 ranks nationally
Ukiah, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,772 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
13,014housing units
13,014
Total Housing Units
11,789
Occupied Units
1,225
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$491,300
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,304
Median Rent
1975
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95482 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 207 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 229 |
| 2022 | +8.3% | 248 |
| 2023 | -4.2% | 238 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 244 |
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 946 business establishments in ZIP 95482, employing approximately 10,529 people with a combined annual payroll of $592,773,000.
946
Businesses
10,529
Employees
$592.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 164 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 119 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 109 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 98 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 80 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 79 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 68 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 2.6% |
| Information | 20 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.4% |
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 95482 vs 95415 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95415 | Boonville, CA | 1,592 | 12.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95482, 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 (31,808 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 95482 in?
ZIP code 95482 (Ukiah) 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 95482?
ZIP code 95482 in Ukiah, CA has a population of 31,808 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95482?
The median household income in ZIP 95482 is $69,772, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95482?
The median home value in ZIP 95482 is $491,300, which is 77% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95482?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95482 is White at 59.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95482?
ZIP code 95482 has 946 business establishments employing approximately 10,529 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95482?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95482 are: Retail trade (164), Health care and social assistance (119), Accommodation and food services (109). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95482?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95482 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 95482?
In ZIP code 95482, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 95482?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95482 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95482?
In ZIP code 95482, approximately 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95482?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95482 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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