95460 ZIP Code — Mendocino, CA

Mendocino County, California

ZIP code 95460 is located in Mendocino, California, within Mendocino County. It covers approximately 34.58 square miles and serves a population of 2,349 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95460

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $619,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $75,037. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,349

population

34.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95460 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95460

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95460. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mendocino	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95456 Little River (4.1 mi) 95427 Comptche (7.6 mi) 95410 Albion (7.8 mi) 95437 Fort Bragg (11.6 mi) 95432 Elk (12.3 mi) 95466 Philo (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,349
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	34.58 sq mi
Water area	1.13 sq mi
Latitude	39.3184
Longitude	-123.7080
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	707

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	47.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	18.7%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,349

Population

People per sq mi

60.2

Median age

$75,037

Median household income

$46,194

Per capita income

$619,200

Median home value

$1,848

Median monthly rent

73.1%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

1,129

Housing units

41.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

141

35–44

133

157

45–54

148

55–59

128

60–64

121

340

65–74

318

148

75–84

139

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	249	10.6%
18 and over	2,100	89.4%
65 and over	945	40.2%
Median age	60.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%

Two or more races 5.8%

Asian 3.9%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,098	89.3%
Two or more races	136	5.8%
Asian	91	3.9%
Black or African American	24	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	47.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	18.7%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.9%	13.3%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 21.7%

$50k–$75k 9.7%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	21.7%
$50k–$75k	9.7%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	12.0%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$75,037

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 7.4%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 45.5%

$1M+ 20.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$619,200
Median rent / month	$1,848
Owner occupied	73.1%
Renter occupied	26.9%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	87.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	26.6%
1980–1989	27.3%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	17.2%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	19.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.4%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	16.2%
Propane / LP gas	53.4%
Fuel oil	12.3%
Wood	17.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	444	41.9%
Cohabiting couple	66	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	261	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	288	27.2%
Households with children under 18	134	12.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	648	61.2%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.0%	32.3%
Married	46.7%	39.9%
Separated	0.0%	3.6%
Widowed	4.3%	7.1%
Divorced	14.0%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 20.9%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 24.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	41.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	164	43.4%
High school	85	22.5%
College / grad school	129	34.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 25.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.5%

Education & healthcare 12.5%

Construction 12.2%

Professional & management 9.3%

Information 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Other services 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Manufacturing 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.1%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	32.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	1.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	2.7%
Self-employed	32.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.2%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.5%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.0%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.3%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	17.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	6.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	94.6%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	20.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	60.8%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,349	100.0%
Spanish	22	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	22	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,272	96.7%
Born in same state	2,110	89.8%
Born in different state	1,342	57.1%
Foreign born	162	6.9%
Naturalized citizen	77	3.3%
Not a US citizen	53	68.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	393	16.7%
French	357	15.2%
Polish	112	4.8%
Arab	112	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	77	3.3%
English	43	1.8%
Norwegian	14	0.6%
Irish	11	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95460

What city is ZIP code 95460 in?

ZIP code 95460 is primarily assigned to Mendocino, California.

What county is ZIP code 95460 in?

ZIP code 95460 falls within Mendocino County, California.

Does ZIP code 95460 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 95460 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 95460 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 95460 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95460?

The median home value in ZIP code 95460 is $619,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 95460?

ZIP code 95460 has an estimated population of 2,349 residents, with a density of 68 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 95460 in?

ZIP code 95460 observes the PST timezone.