City

Little River, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mendocino County  ·  California

👥965Population
💰$60,972Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$489,900Median Home Value▲ 76% above avg
🎓67.5%College Grads▲ 74% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.9% Female 37.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.8%Hispanic: 12.3%Asian: 2.5%Other: 4.4%Race
White80.8%
Hispanic12.3%
Asian2.5%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
23%
18–24
2%
25–44
14%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads67.5% ▲ 74% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.9%)
HS Graduate35 (5%)
Some College63 (9%)
Associates116 (16.6%)
Bachelors18 (2.6%)
Graduate Degree453 (64.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 5%Some College: 9%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 2.6%Graduate: 64.9%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad5.0%
Some College9.0%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors2.6%
Graduate64.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.9%Renter: 34.1%Tenure
Owner65.9%
Renter34.1%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
45%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,972 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$489,900 ▲ 76% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$859/mo
Total Housing Units795
Vacant Units358

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
64%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
50%
About Little River, CA

Little River is a city in California, located in Mendocino County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 965 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50 years.

Economically, Little River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,972 is below the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Little River is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $489,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $859 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Little River is highly educated. 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Little River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95456 965 $60,972 $489,900 $859 2.0% 67.5% 65.9%