95427 ZIP Code — Comptche, CA

Mendocino County, California

ZIP code 95427 is located in Comptche, California, within Mendocino County. It covers approximately 56.37 square miles and serves a population of 589 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95427

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 $859,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

The gap between median ($53,158) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 39% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 95427 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

589
population
56.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95427 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95427

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95427. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Comptche Acceptable
Comptche Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
95410 Albion (7.3 mi) 95460 Mendocino (7.6 mi) 95456 Little River (8.7 mi) 95432 Elk (10.5 mi) 95466 Philo (13.3 mi) 95470 Redwood Valley (13.6 mi) 95437 Fort Bragg (15.8 mi) 95459 Manchester (17.6 mi) 95490 Willits (18.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 589
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 045
Geography
Land area 56.37 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 39.2767
Longitude -123.5763
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 84.0% 47.0% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 3.5% 29.4% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 10.0% 18.7% 26.4%
Over $200k 2.5% 4.9% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

589
Population
10
People per sq mi
55.4
Median age
$53,158
Median household income
$43,163
Per capita income
$859,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
65.3%
Home ownership
21.2%
Poverty rate
18.4%
Unemployment
217
Housing units
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
16
Under 5
16
23
15–19
25
21
20–24
22
48
25–34
50
20
35–44
21
10
45–54
11
23
55–59
25
35
60–64
37
61
65–74
65
29
75–84
31
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18559.3%
18 and over53490.7%
65 and over18631.6%
Median age55.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White589100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 84.0% 47.0% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 3.5% 29.4% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 10.0% 18.7% 26.4%
Over $200k 2.5% 4.9% 13.3%
$35k–$50k 19.3%
$50k–$75k 44.6%
$75k–$100k 5.4%
$100k–$150k 20.3%
$200k+ 10.4%
Range% of households
$35k–$50k19.3%
$50k–$75k44.6%
$75k–$100k5.4%
$100k–$150k20.3%
$200k+10.4%
Median income$53,158

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 8.3%
$500k–$1M 75.8%
$1M+ 15.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$859,400
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied65.3%
Renter occupied34.7%
Vacant29.6%
Single-family detached100.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms4.7
Avg household size (owned)3.24

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200925.4%
1990–19994.2%
1980–198913.2%
1970–197926.8%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier30.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.2%
1 bedroom11.1%
2 bedrooms34.5%
3 bedrooms44.9%
4 bedrooms5.2%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle0.0%
2 vehicles43.6%
3 or more56.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity8.9%
Propane / LP gas7.4%
Fuel oil3.0%
Wood80.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12461.4%
Cohabiting couple5225.7%
Male householder, no spouse209.9%
Female householder, no spouse63.0%
Households with children under 187939.1%
Households with seniors (65+)10954.0%
Average household size2.92

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married47.7%34.4%
Married45.3%48.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%0.0%
Divorced7.0%16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 8.2%
HS graduate 15.0%
Some college, no degree 36.9%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 21.7%
Graduate / professional 7.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.8%
Bachelor's or higher29.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool711.5%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school00.0%
High school2337.7%
College / grad school3150.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%
Retail trade 26.3%
Construction 15.9%
Transportation & utilities 10.3%
Finance & real estate 8.8%
Manufacturing 3.1%
Public administration 1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts14.7%
Service14.4%
Sales & office43.1%
Natural resources & construction14.4%
Production & transportation13.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector67.5%
Government5.9%
Self-employed21.9%
Unpaid family workers4.7%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone56.0%
Carpool4.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home39.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.3

Poverty

All people 21.2%
Under 18 years 45.5%
18 and over 18.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 89.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.1%
Retirement income24.8%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP3.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.9%
High blood pressure35.6%
High cholesterol34.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Heart disease8.4%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis29.8%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease10.2%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.0%
Binge drinking17.0%
No physical activity21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.1%
Depression20.2%
Fair or poor health18.3%
Poor mental health15.5%
Poor physical health13.7%
No health insurance9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.8%
Visited dentist60.3%
Cholesterol screening92.1%
Teeth loss14.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9417.6%
Disability%
Any disability8.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.0%
65 and over25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance41.1%
Public insurance51.3%
No insurance21.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only55794.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)57397.3%
Born in same state57397.3%
Born in different state51687.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen162.7%
Not a US citizen16100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French18130.7%
Italian9015.3%
AncestryCount%
English203.4%
Arab111.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.3%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95427

What city is ZIP code 95427 in?

ZIP code 95427 is primarily assigned to Comptche, California.

What county is ZIP code 95427 in?

ZIP code 95427 falls within Mendocino County, California.

Does ZIP code 95427 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 95427 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95427?

21% of residents in ZIP code 95427 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 95427 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 95427 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95427?

The median home value in ZIP code 95427 is $859,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 95427 in?

ZIP code 95427 observes the PST timezone.

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