95471 ZIP Code — Rio Nido, CA

Sonoma County, California

ZIP code 95471 is located in Rio Nido, California, within Sonoma County. It covers approximately 3.55 square miles and serves a population of 780 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95471

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $637,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

The gap between median ($66,216) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 95471 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

780

population

3.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95471 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95471

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95471. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rio Nido	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	780
Population density	220 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	3.55 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.5238
Longitude	-122.9786
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	707

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	27.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	29.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	30.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	12.5%	12.2%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

780

Population

220

People per sq mi

54.5

Median age

$66,216

Median household income

$47,338

Per capita income

$637,600

Median home value

$1,694

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment

399

Housing units

37.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	163	20.9%
18 and over	617	79.1%
65 and over	272	34.9%
Median age	54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Asian 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	753	96.5%
Asian	27	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	27.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	29.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	30.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	12.5%	12.2%	13.3%

Under $10k 19.0%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 13.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.0%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	13.5%
Median income	$66,216

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.7%

$300k–$500k 22.7%

$500k–$1M 59.0%

$1M+ 14.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$637,600
Median rent / month	$1,694
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	89.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	46.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	45.1%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	53.0%
2 vehicles	9.5%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.8%
Electricity	27.0%
Propane / LP gas	21.3%
Wood	17.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	129	32.3%
Cohabiting couple	91	22.8%
Male householder, no spouse	76	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	104	26.0%
Households with children under 18	111	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	230	57.5%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.0%	33.5%
Married	36.4%	37.3%
Separated	0.0%	9.6%
Widowed	9.6%	7.9%
Divorced	0.0%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 20.6%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 29.5%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	37.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	16.0%
Kindergarten	7	4.3%
Elementary school	15	9.2%
High school	115	70.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.5%

Other services 21.6%

Professional & management 18.7%

Education & healthcare 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Public administration 5.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.0%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	27.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	5.8%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.0%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	28.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.5%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.4%
High blood pressure	28.7%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.5%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	140	22.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	64.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	754	96.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	780	100.0%
Born in same state	780	100.0%
Born in different state	545	69.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	174	22.3%
French	65	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	33	4.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.3%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95471

What city is ZIP code 95471 in?

ZIP code 95471 is primarily assigned to Rio Nido, California.

What county is ZIP code 95471 in?

ZIP code 95471 falls within Sonoma County, California.

Does ZIP code 95471 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 95471 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 95471 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 95471 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 95471 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 95471 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95471?

The median home value in ZIP code 95471 is $637,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 95471 in?

ZIP code 95471 observes the PST timezone.