| ZIP Code | 95490 |
|---|---|
| City | Willits |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Mendocino County |
| Area Code | 369/707 |
| Elevation | 1,500 ft |
| Latitude | 39.47932 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.34816 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 33.8% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.6% ▲ 56% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 141 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,983 (31.1%) |
| Some College | 1,570 (16.4%) |
| Associates | 1,649 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 886 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,357 (24.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,069 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $383,900 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,243/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,077 |
| Vacant Units | 499 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,077 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 499 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 95490 is located in Willits, California, within Mendocino County. With a population of 14,627, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 95490 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,069 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95490 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $383,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,243 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 95490 is majority White (68.11%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95490 stands at 7.6%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 95490 in Willits, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,627 residents, a median household income of $67,069, and a median home value of $383,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.