| ZIP Code | 95445 |
|---|---|
| City | Gualala |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Mendocino County |
| Area Code | 369/707 |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft |
| Latitude | 38.83252 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.472532 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.0 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.2% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 283 (21.7%) |
| Some College | 89 (6.8%) |
| Associates | 200 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 204 (15.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 529 (40.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,365 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $664,700 ▲ 138% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,208/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,321 |
| Vacant Units | 460 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,321 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 460 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 95445 is located in Gualala, California, within Mendocino County. With a population of 2,102, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54 years. Economically, 95445 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $93,365 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95445 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $664,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,208 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 95445 is majority White (59.85%). Residents are well-educated — 56.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 60% since 2019.
About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 95445 in Gualala, CA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,102 residents, a median household income of $93,365, and a median home value of $664,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.