City

Potter Valley, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mendocino County  ·  California

👥1,503Population
💰$66,402Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$593,800Median Home Value▲ 113% above avg
🎓47.4%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.5%Hispanic: 17.6%Black: 3.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 8.4%Race
White69.5%
Hispanic17.6%
Black3.6%
Asian0.9%
Other8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads47.4% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
HS Graduate250 (21.8%)
Some College177 (15.4%)
Associates178 (15.5%)
Bachelors131 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree413 (35.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.8%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 35.9%Edu
HS Grad21.8%
Some College15.4%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate35.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.5%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
12%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
63%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,402 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$593,800 ▲ 113% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,406/mo
Total Housing Units887
Vacant Units269

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
54%
About Potter Valley, CA

Potter Valley is a city in California, located in Mendocino County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,503 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Potter Valley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,402 is near the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Potter Valley is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $593,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,406 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Potter Valley is well-educated. 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (69.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Potter Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95469 1,503 $66,402 $593,800 $1,406 0.6% 47.4% 67.5%