City

Covelo, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mendocino County  ·  California

👥2,667Population
💰$44,286Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$376,400Median Home Value▲ 35% above avg
🎓21.6%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊22.2%Unemployment▲ 354% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.1%Hispanic: 29.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 6.5%Race
White34.1%
Hispanic29.9%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty34.5% ▲ 245% above avg
College Grads21.6% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment22.2% ▲ 354% above avg
No HS Diploma60 (3.7%)
HS Graduate705 (43.9%)
Some College208 (13%)
Associates286 (17.8%)
Bachelors125 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree222 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 13%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad43.9%
Some College13.0%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.8%Renter: 42.2%Tenure
Owner57.8%
Renter42.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,286 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$376,400 ▲ 35% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$913/mo
Total Housing Units1,306
Vacant Units334

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
76%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Covelo, CA

Covelo is a city in California, located in Mendocino County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,667 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Covelo is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,286 is below the national average. Approximately 34.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 22.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Covelo is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $376,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $913 per month.

The population of Covelo is less-educated. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 34.1%.

Covelo, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Covelo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95428 2,667 $44,286 $376,400 $913 22.2% 21.6% 57.8%