95468 ZIP Code — Point Arena, CA

Mendocino County, California

ZIP code 95468 is located in Point Arena, California, within Mendocino County. It covers approximately 60.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,822 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95468

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 $490,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $90,417. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 95468 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,822

population

60.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95468 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95468

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95468. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Point Arena	Acceptable
Point Arena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95445 Gualala (7.4 mi) 95459 Manchester (8.5 mi) 95415 Boonville (11.2 mi) 95466 Philo (12.1 mi) 95494 Yorkville (13.2 mi) 95432 Elk (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,822
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	60.70 sq mi
Water area	2.94 sq mi
Latitude	38.9105
Longitude	-123.5445
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	32.3%	47.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	47.3%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	18.7%	26.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,822

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$90,417

Median household income

$41,599

Per capita income

$490,800

Median home value

$1,170

Median monthly rent

64.8%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

643

Housing units

32.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

138

35–44

144

45–54

55–59

60–64

213

65–74

223

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	362	19.9%
18 and over	1,460	80.1%
65 and over	598	32.8%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.5%

Hispanic or Latino 20.7%

Two or more races 14.6%

Other race 11.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.6%

Asian 1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,045	45.5%
Hispanic or Latino	476	20.7%
Two or more races	336	14.6%
Other race	254	11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	152	6.6%
Asian	23	1%
Black or African American	11	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	47.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	47.3%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	18.7%	26.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.9%	13.3%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 7.2%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 28.0%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	7.2%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	28.0%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$90,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 26.1%

$500k–$1M 30.2%

$1M+ 19.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$490,800
Median rent / month	$1,170
Owner occupied	64.8%
Renter occupied	35.2%
Vacant	22.9%
Single-family detached	81.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	33.0%
1970–1979	27.4%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.0%
1 bedroom	21.0%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	22.5%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	26.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	23.3%
Propane / LP gas	28.5%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	36.4%
Solar	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	454	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	64	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	68	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	95	14.0%
Households with children under 18	165	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	399	58.6%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.4%	26.3%
Married	56.4%	62.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	4.5%	4.4%
Divorced	5.7%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 17.8%

Some college, no degree 29.4%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 22.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	32.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.3%
Kindergarten	27	7.6%
Elementary school	164	46.2%
High school	101	28.5%
College / grad school	55	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 16.5%

Retail trade 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Education & healthcare 11.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Other services 4.5%

Information 1.8%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	28.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.7%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.1%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.6

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 18.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.5%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	206	14.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.7%
Public insurance	62.5%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	10.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,754	96.3%
Spanish	115	6.6%
Other Indo-European	112	6.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,640	90.0%
Born in same state	1,614	88.6%
Born in different state	1,159	63.6%
Foreign born	26	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	182	10.0%
Not a US citizen	119	65.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	120	6.6%
French	97	5.3%
Irish	23	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	0.7%
Dutch	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95468

What city is ZIP code 95468 in?

ZIP code 95468 is primarily assigned to Point Arena, California.

What county is ZIP code 95468 in?

ZIP code 95468 falls within Mendocino County, California.

Does ZIP code 95468 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 95468 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 95468 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 95468 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 95468 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 95468 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95468?

The median home value in ZIP code 95468 is $490,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 95468 in?

ZIP code 95468 observes the PST timezone.