95585 ZIP Code — Leggett, CA

Mendocino County, California

ZIP code 95585 is located in Leggett, California, within Mendocino County. It covers approximately 58.64 square miles and serves a population of 545 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95585

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $394,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $36,806. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 51% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 95585 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

545

population

58.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95585 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95585

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95585. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leggett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95417 Branscomb (12.3 mi) 95454 Laytonville (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	545
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	58.64 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8330
Longitude	-123.6936
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	72.2%	47.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.7%	26.4%
Over $200k	6.7%	4.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

545

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$36,806

Median household income

$24,324

Per capita income

$394,800

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

63.6%

Home ownership

23.9%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

254

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	59	10.8%
18 and over	486	89.2%
65 and over	169	31.0%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%

Asian 5.5%

Two or more races 5.5%

Black or African American 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	424	77.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	45	8.3%
Asian	30	5.5%
Two or more races	30	5.5%
Black or African American	16	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.2%	47.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.7%	26.4%
Over $200k	6.7%	4.9%	13.3%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 23.6%

$35k–$50k 26.2%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 4.0%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	23.6%
$35k–$50k	26.2%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	4.0%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$36,806

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 6.3%

$300k–$500k 32.9%

$500k–$1M 13.3%

$1M+ 23.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$394,800
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	63.6%
Renter occupied	36.4%
Vacant	33.0%
Single-family detached	72.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.4%
Median rooms	3.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	20.8%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	15.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	18.5%
1 bedroom	36.6%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	8.6%
4 bedrooms	2.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	54.7%
2 vehicles	21.3%
3 or more	18.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.0%
Electricity	18.7%
Propane / LP gas	24.9%
Fuel oil	4.0%
Wood	28.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	76	33.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	29	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	120	53.3%
Households with children under 18	42	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	110	48.9%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.8%	31.6%
Married	44.3%	27.4%
Separated	5.9%	4.2%
Widowed	0.0%	11.6%
Divorced	11.0%	25.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 23.0%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.1%

Graduate / professional 19.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	19.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	22.4%
High school	34	58.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 30.7%

Retail trade 17.1%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Other services 15.7%

Construction 5.7%

Professional & management 5.4%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.7%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	36.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	41.6%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	51.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 23.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 26.7%

Married-couple families 14.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.9%
Retirement income	5.8%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.0%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.6%
Public insurance	70.6%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	518	95.0%
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)	467	85.7%
Born in same state	467	85.7%
Born in different state	354	65.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	78	14.3%
Not a US citizen	45	57.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	122	22.4%
Italian	67	12.3%
Arab	10	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	1.7%
German	8	1.5%
English	4	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95585

What city is ZIP code 95585 in?

ZIP code 95585 is primarily assigned to Leggett, California.

What county is ZIP code 95585 in?

ZIP code 95585 falls within Mendocino County, California.

Does ZIP code 95585 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 95585 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 95585 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 95585 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95585?

24% of residents in ZIP code 95585 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95585?

The median home value in ZIP code 95585 is $394,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 95585 in?

ZIP code 95585 observes the PST timezone.