95490 ZIP Code — Willits, CA
Mendocino County, California
ZIP code 95490 is located in Willits, California, within Mendocino County. It covers approximately 430.12 square miles and serves a population of 14,360 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.
About ZIP code 95490
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $360,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $63,418. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
14,360
population
430.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95490 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95490
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95490. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Willits | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
95470 Redwood Valley (14.5 mi)
95469 Potter Valley (17.1 mi)
95437 Fort Bragg (17.9 mi)
95427 Comptche (18.7 mi)
95417 Branscomb (18.9 mi)
95454 Laytonville (19.1 mi)
95428 Covelo (19.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,360 |
| Population density | 33 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 430.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.4880 |
| Longitude | -123.3584 |
| 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 | 46.5% | 47.0% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 29.4% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.6% | 18.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 4.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
14,360
Population
33
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$63,418
Median household income
$33,736
Per capita income
$360,800
Median home value
$1,191
Median monthly rent
58.3%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
10.2%
Unemployment
3,859
Housing units
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
494
Under 5
532
483
5–9
519
308
10–14
332
285
15–19
306
497
20–24
535
888
25–34
956
755
35–44
812
684
45–54
737
333
55–59
358
437
60–64
470
1,091
65–74
1,174
537
75–84
579
124
85+
134
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,865 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 11,495 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,639 | 25.3% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.7%
Two or more races
10.8%
Hispanic or Latino
10.1%
Other race
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.9%
Asian
1.4%
Black or African American
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,296 | 70.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,728 | 10.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,609 | 10.1% |
| Other race | 462 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 456 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 226 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 192 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.5% | 47.0% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 29.4% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.6% | 18.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 4.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
6.7%
$15k–$25k
9.7%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $63,418 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.1%
$50k–$100k
5.9%
$100k–$150k
1.3%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k–$300k
13.5%
$300k–$500k
45.1%
$500k–$1M
19.7%
$1M+
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $360,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,191 |
| Owner occupied | 58.3% |
| Renter occupied | 41.7% |
| Vacant | 10.2% |
| Single-family detached | 66.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.9% |
| Mobile homes | 8.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% |
| 3 or more | 24.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.1% |
| Electricity | 14.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.6% |
| Fuel oil | 2.9% |
| Wood | 25.7% |
| Solar | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,386 | 43.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 390 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,094 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,672 | 30.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,450 | 26.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,413 | 43.5% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.1% | 25.5% |
| Married | 47.1% | 43.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 10.7% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 16.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.2%
HS graduate
27.0%
Some college, no degree
29.0%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.5%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 136 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 252 | 8.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,348 | 46.3% |
| High school | 419 | 14.4% |
| College / grad school | 755 | 25.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Retail trade
11.7%
Public administration
8.9%
Construction
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Professional & management
5.4%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Other services
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.7%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.0% |
| Service | 18.7% |
| Sales & office | 30.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 12.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.7% |
| Government | 15.9% |
| Self-employed | 10.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.6% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 4.9% |
| Work from home | 7.3% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.2%
Under 18 years
11.5%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
19.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.3% |
| Retirement income | 26.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 27.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 13.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 732 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 19.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.4% |
| Public insurance | 58.6% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,334 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 314 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 132 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 180 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,802 | 96.1% |
| Born in same state | 13,733 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 10,078 | 70.2% |
| Foreign born | 69 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 558 | 3.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 338 | 60.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,810 | 12.6% |
| French | 1,425 | 9.9% |
| Arab | 378 | 2.6% |
| English | 363 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 357 | 2.5% |
| Dutch | 188 | 1.3% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
| Irish | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 90.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95490
What city is ZIP code 95490 in?
ZIP code 95490 is primarily assigned to Willits, California.
What county is ZIP code 95490 in?
ZIP code 95490 falls within Mendocino County, California.
Does ZIP code 95490 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 95490 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 95490 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 95490 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95490?
The median home value in ZIP code 95490 is $360,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 95490?
ZIP code 95490 has an estimated population of 14,360 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 95490 in?
ZIP code 95490 observes the PST timezone.