95469 ZIP Code — Potter Valley, CA

Mendocino County, California

ZIP code 95469 is located in Potter Valley, California, within Mendocino County. It covers approximately 184.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,323 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95469

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 $573,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $61,500. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,323

population

184.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95469 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95469

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95469. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Potter Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95485 Upper Lake (14 mi) 95493 Witter Springs (14.3 mi) 95470 Redwood Valley (15.3 mi) 95490 Willits (17.1 mi) 95482 Ukiah (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,323
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	184.58 sq mi
Water area	3.32 sq mi
Latitude	39.3832
Longitude	-123.0682
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	49.7%	47.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	18.7%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,323

Population

People per sq mi

56.6

Median age

$61,500

Median household income

$39,559

Per capita income

$573,200

Median home value

$1,611

Median monthly rent

67.8%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

623

Housing units

33.6%

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

122

65–74

136

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	223	16.9%
18 and over	1,100	83.1%
65 and over	365	27.6%
Median age	56.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.8%

Two or more races 12.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Asian 1.3%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,089	76.8%
Two or more races	176	12.4%
Hispanic or Latino	95	6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	1.6%
Asian	19	1.3%
Other race	11	0.8%
Black or African American	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	47.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	18.7%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.9%	13.3%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	20.6%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$61,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$300k–$500k 30.3%

$500k–$1M 32.2%

$1M+ 24.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$573,200
Median rent / month	$1,611
Owner occupied	67.8%
Renter occupied	32.2%
Vacant	24.4%
Single-family detached	94.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	24.2%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	16.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	43.5%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	12.1%
Propane / LP gas	31.4%
Fuel oil	9.0%
Wood	44.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	315	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	23	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	124	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	160	25.7%
Households with children under 18	74	11.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	275	44.2%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	17.3%
Married	60.6%	52.4%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	8.7%	17.0%
Divorced	8.2%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 21.0%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 25.9%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	33.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.3%
Kindergarten	17	7.2%
Elementary school	118	50.2%
High school	48	20.4%
College / grad school	42	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.8%

Professional & management 19.3%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Transportation & utilities 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Other services 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.4%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	30.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.8%
Government	23.4%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.0%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 38.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.5%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.8%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.1%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.1%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,293	97.7%
Spanish	45	3.5%
Other Indo-European	34	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,267	95.8%
Born in same state	1,267	95.8%
Born in different state	1,105	83.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	56	4.2%
Not a US citizen	51	91.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	240	18.1%
Italian	208	15.7%
Arab	65	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	2.4%
German	8	0.6%
Dutch	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.0%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95469

What city is ZIP code 95469 in?

ZIP code 95469 is primarily assigned to Potter Valley, California.

What county is ZIP code 95469 in?

ZIP code 95469 falls within Mendocino County, California.

Does ZIP code 95469 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 95469 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 95469 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 95469 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95469?

The median home value in ZIP code 95469 is $573,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 95469?

ZIP code 95469 has an estimated population of 1,323 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 95469 in?

ZIP code 95469 observes the PST timezone.