City

Gualala, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mendocino County  ·  California

👥2,102Population
💰$93,365Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂54.0Median Age
🏠$664,700Median Home Value▲ 138% above avg
🎓56.2%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.9%Hispanic: 34.3%Black: 0.1%Other: 5.6%Race
White59.9%
Hispanic34.3%
Black0.1%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
1%
25–44
14%
45–64
27%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads56.2% ▲ 45% above avg
HS Graduate283 (21.7%)
Some College89 (6.8%)
Associates200 (15.3%)
Bachelors204 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree529 (40.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.7%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 40.5%Edu
HS Grad21.7%
Some College6.8%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate40.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
78%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,365 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$664,700 ▲ 138% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,208/mo
Total Housing Units1,321
Vacant Units460

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
56%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
50%
About Gualala, CA

Gualala is a city in California, located in Mendocino County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,102 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54 years.

Economically, Gualala is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,365 is above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Gualala is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $664,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,208 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gualala is well-educated. 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (59.85%).

Gualala, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Gualala
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95445 2,102 $93,365 $664,700 $2,208 0.0% 56.2% 66.9%