City

Fort Bragg, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mendocino County  ·  California

👥15,106Population
💰$55,061Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$541,400Median Home Value▲ 94% above avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 122% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.1%Hispanic: 24%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.8%Other: 5.9%Race
White67.1%
Hispanic24.0%
Black0.2%
Asian1.8%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 122% above avg
No HS Diploma375 (3.6%)
HS Graduate2,768 (26.5%)
Some College1,654 (15.9%)
Associates1,922 (18.4%)
Bachelors792 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree2,916 (28%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 28%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College15.9%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58%Renter: 42%Tenure
Owner58.0%
Renter42.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
56%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,061 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$541,400 ▲ 94% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,367/mo
Total Housing Units7,654
Vacant Units1,317

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Fort Bragg, CA

Fort Bragg is a city in California, located in Mendocino County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,106 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Fort Bragg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,061 is below the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Bragg is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $541,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,367 per month.

The population of Fort Bragg is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (67.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Bragg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95437 15,106 $55,061 $541,400 $1,367 10.9% 35.6% 58.0%