| ZIP Code | 95437 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Bragg |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Mendocino County |
| Area Code | 369/707 |
| Elevation | 794 ft |
| Latitude | 39.443949 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.68592 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.2 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 12.5% ▲ 25% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.6% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.9% ▲ 122% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 375 (3.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,768 (26.5%) |
| Some College | 1,654 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 1,922 (18.4%) |
| Bachelors | 792 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,916 (28%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,061 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $541,400 ▲ 94% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,367/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,654 |
| Vacant Units | 1,317 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,654 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,317 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 95437 is located in Fort Bragg, California, within Mendocino County. With a population of 15,106, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.2 years. Economically, 95437 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,061 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95437 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $541,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,367 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.0%) and renters (42.0%). Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 95437 is majority White (67.12%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.5%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95437 stands at 10.9%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 95437 in Fort Bragg, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a mature community. With 15,106 residents, a median household income of $55,061, and a median home value of $541,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.