City

Mad River, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Trinity County  ·  California

👥433Population
💰$21,007Median HH Income▼ 72% below avg
🎂61.7Median Age
🏠$196,700Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓21.8%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 64.2% Female 35.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 2.8%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic2.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
9%
18–24
3%
25–44
9%
45–64
36%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.87
Below Poverty31.0% ▲ 210% above avg
College Grads21.8% ▼ 44% below avg
HS Graduate147 (38.7%)
Some College10 (2.6%)
Associates140 (36.8%)
Bachelors31 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree52 (13.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 2.6%Associates: 36.8%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
HS Grad38.7%
Some College2.6%
Associates36.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.1%Renter: 40.9%Tenure
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
32%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$21,007 ▼ 72% below avg
Median Home Value$196,700 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio9.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$420/mo
Total Housing Units515
Vacant Units290

Income Distribution

Under $25k
65%
$25k–$50k
1%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
50%
About Mad River, CA

Mad River is a city in California, located in Trinity County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 433 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.7 years.

Economically, Mad River is a lower-income community. The median household income of $21,007 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Mad River is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $420 per month.

The population of Mad River is less-educated. 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mad River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95552 433 $21,007 $196,700 $420 0.0% 21.8% 59.1%