City

Mendocino, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mendocino County  ·  California

👥2,144Population
💰$68,478Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂60.8Median Age
🏠$666,200Median Home Value▲ 139% above avg
🎓47.1%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 5.6%Asian: 1.8%Other: 4%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian1.8%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
9%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
26%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads47.1% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (1.2%)
HS Graduate424 (23.8%)
Some College133 (7.5%)
Associates363 (20.4%)
Bachelors95 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree744 (41.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 23.8%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 41.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad23.8%
Some College7.5%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate41.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
11%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
80%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,478 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$666,200 ▲ 139% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,908/mo
Total Housing Units1,401
Vacant Units339

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
33%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
52%
About Mendocino, CA

Mendocino is a city in California, located in Mendocino County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,144 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.8 years.

Economically, Mendocino is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,478 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mendocino is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $666,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,908 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mendocino is well-educated. 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mendocino
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95460 2,144 $68,478 $666,200 $1,908 3.2% 47.1% 76.8%