City

Point Arena, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mendocino County  ·  California

👥1,992Population
💰$104,429Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$451,400Median Home Value▲ 62% above avg
🎓51.7%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 87% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.3%Hispanic: 28%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White52.3%
Hispanic28.0%
Black0.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads51.7% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 87% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.1%)
HS Graduate255 (18.6%)
Some College120 (8.8%)
Associates271 (19.8%)
Bachelors159 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree548 (40.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 18.6%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 40.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad18.6%
Some College8.8%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate40.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.8%Renter: 39.2%Tenure
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,429 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$451,400 ▲ 62% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,792/mo
Total Housing Units828
Vacant Units139

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Walked
25%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
51%
About Point Arena, CA

Point Arena is a city in California, located in Mendocino County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,992 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Point Arena is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,429 is above the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Point Arena is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $451,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,792 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Point Arena is well-educated. 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (52.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Point Arena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95468 1,992 $104,429 $451,400 $1,792 9.2% 51.7% 60.8%