| City: | Rutherford, California |
| County: | Napa County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:02:48 PM |
| Population: | 96 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 369 / 707 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.4586, -122.4216 |
| Land Area: | 1.536 sq mi |
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The post office maintains 198 PO Boxes for just 43 occupied households. That's an adoption rate of 4.6 boxes per household, one of the highest in California. This doesn't reflect the local population. It reflects Rutherford's role as a mailing hub for the surrounding wine industry. Vineyard workers, estate managers, and winery operations throughout the Napa Valley use Rutherford boxes because their properties lack standard street delivery.
Only five street names appear in the postal database, and one of them carries 60 of the 67 street delivery records. Rutherford Road runs through the valley floor, connecting wineries and tasting rooms. The other streets serve specific estates: Niebaum Lane (3 records), Rutherford Hill Road, Grape Lane, and Campbell Ranch Road each serve individual vineyard properties. There's also one named building in the system: POSTMASTER.
This is a PO Box-only ZIP code, but that designation means something different here than in isolated rural communities. The area has three street carrier routes and one rural route, but delivery is configured for agricultural operations, not residential neighborhoods. The 133 business establishments reported include some of Napa Valley's most recognized wineries. Many maintain PO Boxes because their entrance gates sit a mile from their offices, or because seasonal wine shipments require reliable year-round addressing.
The median household income of $88,642 places Rutherford well above California averages, and property values reflect the area's exclusivity. This isn't a community struggling with postal access. It's a wealthy agricultural district where PO Boxes solve logistical problems created by estate-scale properties. The high adoption rate measures the post office's service area across the wine region, not residential need within the ZIP code itself.
Street names reveal an agricultural landscape of vineyard estates rather than traditional neighborhoods. Rutherford Road dominates as the main valley corridor, while estate-specific lanes serve individual winery properties.
ZIP Code 94573 has 96 residents and 43 households (average 2.23 persons per household). The median age is 45.7 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 60.4% male and 39.6% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (57.3%) and White (43.8%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 57.3%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 96Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 81Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 62.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 43Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.23Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.63Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 100 | 127 | 117 | 142 | 192 | 86 | 20 | 31 | 36 | 70 | 85 | 107 | 81 |
| Decennial Census | 94 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 96 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.7
Male Median Age: 41
Female Median Age: 51
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| White: | 42 | 33.60% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 55 | 44.00% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 28 | 22.40% |
| Total: | 125 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 58 | 60.42% | 41.0 years |
| Females: | 38 | 39.58% | 51.0 years |
| Total: | 96 | 100% | 45.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 81 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 81 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 81 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), is down $59,783 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 42.6%, which is far less than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,783 | $61,012 | $61,103 | $61,310 | $61,442 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $121,458 | $42,167 | $44,808 | $75,313 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $46,576 | $46,607 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 29 | 42.65% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 39 | 57.35% |
| Total: | 68 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 29 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 29 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($695,400), is down $1,000,001 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,956), is down $1,815 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 16 | 53.33% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 14 | 46.67% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,815 | $1,821 | $0 | $1,869 | $1,885 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,060 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 13 | 30.23% |
| Renter Occupied: | 30 | 69.77% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 43 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 43 | 53.09% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 38 | 46.91% |
| Total Housing Units: | 81 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 67 | 82.72% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 14 | 17.28% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 81 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (56.52%). College enrollment is 43.48%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 30 | 51.72% |
| Associate's degree: | 28 | 48.28% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 58 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 58 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 53 | 65.43% |
| Public Insurance: | 28 | 34.57% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 81 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 81 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 13 | 56.52% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 10 | 43.48% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 13 | 56.52% |
ZIP Code 94573 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 34 business establishments, employing about 1,060 people with an annual payroll of $93,439,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 346Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 34Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $24,183,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $93,439,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,060Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 94573 is located in Napa County, California, within the Napa, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34900) and California's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 136,070 people, about 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 94573. It covers 1.536 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Napa, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 34900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 136,070Source: Census |
| MSA: | San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.536 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 12836.2 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0663400Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Rutherford CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 94573 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.