95417 ZIP Code — Branscomb, CA

Mendocino County, California

ZIP code 95417 is located in Branscomb, California, within Mendocino County. It covers approximately 24.00 square miles and serves a population of 211 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95417

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 $350,000.

Median household income is $250,001. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

38% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 95417 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

211

population

24.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95417 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95417

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95417. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Branscomb	Acceptable
Branscomb	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95454 Laytonville (9.9 mi) 95585 Leggett (12.3 mi) 95437 Fort Bragg (12.6 mi) 95490 Willits (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	211
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	24.00 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.6621
Longitude	-123.6318
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	10.1%	47.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	58.4%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	31.5%	18.7%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

211

Population

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$250,001

Median household income

$48,425

Per capita income

$350,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

20.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

35.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	82	38.9%
18 and over	129	61.1%
65 and over	28	13.3%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Asian 7.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	193	91.5%
Asian	15	7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.1%	47.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	58.4%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	31.5%	18.7%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	13.3%

$10k–$15k 22.2%

$15k–$25k 22.2%

$200k+ 55.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	22.2%
$15k–$25k	22.2%
$200k+	55.6%
Median income	$250,001

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 77.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$350,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	22.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	55.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	22.2%
2 bedrooms	55.6%
3 bedrooms	22.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	55.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	55.6%
Wood	22.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	35	55.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	28	44.4%
Average household size	3.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.8%	0.0%
Married	84.2%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 10.3%

Some college, no degree 41.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 30.8%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	35.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	38.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	46	48.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	12	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 50.7%

Other services 49.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.7%
Service	49.3%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.7%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	49.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 22.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.9%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	4.3%
Public insurance	57.8%
No insurance	37.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	175	82.9%
Spanish	14	8.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	14	8.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	196	92.9%
Born in same state	196	92.9%
Born in different state	170	80.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	7.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	14	6.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95417

What city is ZIP code 95417 in?

ZIP code 95417 is primarily assigned to Branscomb, California.

What county is ZIP code 95417 in?

ZIP code 95417 falls within Mendocino County, California.

Is ZIP code 95417 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 95417 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 95417 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 95417 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 95417?

The median household income in ZIP code 95417 is $250,001, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95417?

The median home value in ZIP code 95417 is $350,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 95417 in?

ZIP code 95417 observes the PST timezone.