95470 ZIP Code — Redwood Valley, CA

Mendocino County, California

ZIP code 95470 is located in Redwood Valley, California, within Mendocino County. It covers approximately 69.56 square miles and serves a population of 6,068 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95470

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 $563,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($74,514) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 95470 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,068

population

69.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95470 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95470

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95470. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Redwood Valley	Acceptable
Redwood Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95482 Ukiah (11.1 mi) 95427 Comptche (13.6 mi) 95490 Willits (14.5 mi) 95469 Potter Valley (15.3 mi) 95466 Philo (18.1 mi) 95415 Boonville (18.6 mi) 95493 Witter Springs (19.7 mi) 95410 Albion (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,068
Population density	87 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	69.56 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	39.2801
Longitude	-123.3222
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	38.5%	47.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	18.7%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

6,068

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$74,514

Median household income

$35,190

Per capita income

$563,200

Median home value

$1,196

Median monthly rent

67.6%

Home ownership

27.5%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

1,686

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

139

Under 5

115

307

5–9

253

111

10–14

205

15–19

170

345

20–24

284

431

25–34

356

353

35–44

292

529

45–54

436

139

55–59

114

238

60–64

196

309

65–74

256

75–84

134

85+

110

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,376	22.7%
18 and over	4,692	77.3%
65 and over	963	15.9%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.4%

Hispanic or Latino 14.6%

Two or more races 10.4%

Other race 7.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,435	62.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,036	14.6%
Two or more races	739	10.4%
Other race	536	7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	339	4.8%
Black or African American	19	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	47.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	18.7%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.9%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	13.1%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$74,514

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 20.2%

$500k–$1M 53.9%

$1M+ 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$563,200
Median rent / month	$1,196
Owner occupied	67.6%
Renter occupied	32.4%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	72.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	20.2%
1970–1979	21.5%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.5%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.7%
Electricity	26.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.4%
Wood	25.1%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,066	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	143	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	354	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	548	26.0%
Households with children under 18	771	36.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	685	32.4%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.2%	24.1%
Married	46.2%	48.1%
Separated	1.9%	0.9%
Widowed	0.6%	10.6%
Divorced	9.0%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 19.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	1.1%
Kindergarten	163	10.0%
Elementary school	576	35.3%
High school	339	20.8%
College / grad school	534	32.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 15.5%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Construction 13.0%

Other services 11.0%

Public administration 9.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Professional & management 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 27.5%

Under 18 years 34.2%

18 and over 25.6%

Married-couple families 15.6%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.7%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	202	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,814	95.8%
Spanish	384	6.6%
Other Indo-European	324	5.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	59	1.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,599	92.3%
Born in same state	5,599	92.3%
Born in different state	4,464	73.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	469	7.7%
Not a US citizen	221	47.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	501	8.3%
French	379	6.2%
Polish	88	1.5%
Dutch	29	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	7	0.1%
English	3	0%
Arab	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95470

What city is ZIP code 95470 in?

ZIP code 95470 is primarily assigned to Redwood Valley, California.

What county is ZIP code 95470 in?

ZIP code 95470 falls within Mendocino County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95470?

28% of residents in ZIP code 95470 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95470?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95470?

The median home value in ZIP code 95470 is $563,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 95470?

ZIP code 95470 has an estimated population of 6,068 residents, with a density of 87 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 95470 in?

ZIP code 95470 observes the PST timezone.