City

Willits, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mendocino County  ·  California

👥14,627Population
💰$67,069Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$383,900Median Home Value▲ 38% above avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.1%Hispanic: 22.7%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.6%Other: 3.8%Race
White68.1%
Hispanic22.7%
Black0.3%
Asian1.6%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma141 (1.5%)
HS Graduate2,983 (31.1%)
Some College1,570 (16.4%)
Associates1,649 (17.2%)
Bachelors886 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree2,357 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College16.4%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.8%Renter: 37.2%Tenure
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,069 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$383,900 ▲ 38% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,243/mo
Total Housing Units6,077
Vacant Units499

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
52%
About Willits, CA

Willits is a city in California, located in Mendocino County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,627 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Willits is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,069 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Willits is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $383,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,243 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willits is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Willits
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95490 14,627 $67,069 $383,900 $1,243 7.6% 33.8% 62.8%