PlainZIP

Leggett, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95585

Mendocino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

508
4/sq mi
$36,190
Median income
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Leggett pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95585 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95585 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leggett, Mendocino County, California, home to just 508 residents across 141.1 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95585 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,190 (64% below the California average), while per-capita income is $20,028. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.7%. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging $857 a month; 45.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 95585, plus 6 more within Mendocino County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 95585, Leggett, 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

508

Population

141.1

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95585?

46.3

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

15.9%

Foreign-Born

White 76.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$36,190

Median Household Income

-64% vs state

$20,028

Per Capita Income

25.2%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95585 ranks nationally

Leggett, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,190 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

324

Total Housing Units

218

Occupied Units

106

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.9%
Renter 54.1%

$857

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 95585, employing approximately 64 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,315,000.

9

Businesses

64

Employees

$2.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 44.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 95585 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95585 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
95454 Laytonville, CA 2,556 8.2 mi
95587 Piercy, CA 201 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mendocino County

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Ukiah, CA
Pop: 31,808
95437 standard
Fort Bragg, CA
Pop: 14,799
95490 standard
Willits, CA
Pop: 13,264
95470 standard
Redwood Valley, CA
Pop: 6,032
95454 standard
Laytonville, CA
Pop: 2,556
95428 standard
Covelo, CA
Pop: 2,516

Related Areas

Mendocino County Leggett, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95585 in? ▼
ZIP code 95585 (Leggett) 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 95585? ▼
ZIP code 95585 in Leggett, CA has a population of 508 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95585? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95585 is $36,190, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95585? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95585 is White at 76.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95585? ▼
ZIP code 95585 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 64 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95585? ▼
In ZIP code 95585, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 95585? ▼
In ZIP code 95585, approximately 45.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95585? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95585 is 25.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.