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Mendocino County
Little River, CA
95456
95456 ZIP Code — Little River, CA
Mendocino County, California
ZIP code 95456 is located in
Little River ,
California ,
within Mendocino County .
It covers approximately 11.33 square miles and serves a population of
775 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 707 .
About ZIP code 95456
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 $431,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
The gap between median ($28,140) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 95456 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
775
Population density
68 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
045
Geography
Land area
11.33 sq mi
Water area
0.22 sq mi
Latitude
39.2635
Longitude
-123.7378
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
707
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.3%
47.0%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
15.4%
29.4%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
11.8%
18.7%
26.4%
Over $200k
1.5%
4.9%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$28,140
Median household income
$431,100
Median home value
53.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 167 21.5% 18 and over 608 78.5% 65 and over 318 41.0% Median age 55.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 715 87.3% Two or more races 55 6.7% Hispanic or Latino 44 5.4% Asian 5 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.3%
47.0%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
15.4%
29.4%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
11.8%
18.7%
26.4%
Over $200k
1.5%
4.9%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.3% $10k–$15k 1.3% $15k–$25k 34.8% $25k–$35k 19.5% $35k–$50k 2.5% $50k–$75k 9.5% $75k–$100k 8.0% $100k–$150k 1.5% $150k–$200k 2.8% $200k+ 9.0% Median income $28,140
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $431,100 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 48.8% Renter occupied 51.3% Vacant 48.8% Single-family detached 89.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.1% Median rooms 4.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.25
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 6.6% 1990–1999 9.0% 1980–1989 22.4% 1970–1979 28.8% 1960–1969 7.9% 1950–1959 10.7% 1940–1949 6.4% 1939 or earlier 8.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.6% 1 bedroom 12.1% 2 bedrooms 36.6% 3 bedrooms 43.9% 4 bedrooms 0.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.0% 1 vehicle 48.3% 2 vehicles 30.5% 3 or more 19.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 11.3% Electricity 8.8% Propane / LP gas 37.8% Fuel oil 5.0% Wood 37.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 74 18.5% Cohabiting couple 14 3.5% Male householder, no spouse 122 30.5% Female householder, no spouse 190 47.5% Households with children under 18 92 23.0% Households with seniors (65+) 277 69.3% Average household size 1.92
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.7% 41.7% Married 32.2% 24.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 31.0% 19.3% Divorced 3.0% 14.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.1%
Graduate / professional
15.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.9% Bachelor's or higher 53.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 73 53.3% High school 40 29.2% College / grad school 24 17.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Professional & management
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Public administration
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.8% Service 12.0% Sales & office 39.4% Natural resources & construction 6.2% Production & transportation 7.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.0% Government 10.8% Self-employed 13.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 65.9% Carpool 9.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.0% Work from home 21.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 20.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
54.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 61.3% Retirement income 17.3% Supplemental Security 2.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.5% High blood pressure 39.5% High cholesterol 37.4% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 9.8% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 34.6% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 10.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 11.3% Binge drinking 13.8% No physical activity 19.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.7% Depression 17.7% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 12.5% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 6.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.3% Visited dentist 68.1% Cholesterol screening 95.3% Teeth loss 10.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 113 18.6%
Disability % Any disability 27.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 1.7% 65 and over 65.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.4% Public insurance 47.7% No insurance 6.1% Uninsured under 19 8.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 775 100.0% Spanish 17 2.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 17 2.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 710 91.6% Born in same state 675 87.1% Born in different state 399 51.5% Foreign born 35 4.5% Naturalized citizen 65 8.4% Not a US citizen 48 73.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 155 20% Italian 53 6.8% Polish 10 1.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 10 1.3% Dutch 9 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.6% Internet access 95.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95456
What city is ZIP code 95456 in?
ZIP code 95456 is primarily assigned to Little River, California.
What county is ZIP code 95456 in?
ZIP code 95456 falls within Mendocino County, California.
Does ZIP code 95456 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 95456 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 95456 have a large retiree population?
61% of households in ZIP code 95456 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 95456?
53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 95456 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 95456 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 95456 in?
ZIP code 95456 observes the PST timezone.
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