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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 95490 has 14,227 residents and 5,609 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 41.4 years, older than the state (37.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (72.1%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.4%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	14,227Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	14,627Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	13,797Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	33.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$67,069Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,609Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$383,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.51Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.20Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	12,768	12,602	12,158	12,905	12,661	13,054	12,655	12,914	12,975	13,731	14,256	14,360	14,627
Decennial Census	13,264	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	14,227	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 41.4

Male Median Age: 39.9

Female Median Age: 43.5

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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	412	467	448	431	347	397	520	548	453	425	355	420	467	496	485	221	138	96
Female	374	454	402	362	323	391	470	469	418	396	410	435	515	606	469	262	193	152
Total	786	921	850	793	670	788	990	1,017	871	821	765	855	982	1,102	954	483	331	248

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	10,252	66.75%
Black:	110	0.72%
Hispanic:*	2,756	17.94%
Asian:	167	1.09%
American Indian:	696	4.53%
Hawaiian:	18	0.12%
Other:	1,360	8.85%
Total:	15,359	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	7,126	50.09%	39.9 years
Females:	7,101	49.91%	43.5 years
Total:	14,227	100%	41.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	13,718	93.79%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	87	0.59%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	289	1.98%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	533	5.62%
Total Population:	14,627	100%
Total Native Population:	13,805	94.38%
Total Foreign-born Population:	822	5.62%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $67,069, which is considerably lower than the state median ($96,334), is up $23,584 (54.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,026. Family households earn a median of $95,991 versus $47,955 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,036). By gender, male median income is $56,760 and female is $55,880, which is well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $880 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.8%, which is lower than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$43,485	$38,671	$38,394	$37,692	$37,456	$36,139	$42,326	$42,292	$49,043	$52,406	$53,725	$63,418	$67,069
Median Family Income	$54,701	$55,192	$53,244	$50,423	$50,677	$50,942	$52,753	$53,994	$57,255	$64,097	$73,079	$87,520	$95,991
Median NonFamily Income	$22,971	$23,066	$21,123	$22,062	$21,432	$23,467	$22,401	$27,500	$32,630	$30,461	$29,741	$44,622	$47,955
Median Male Income	$42,464	$41,071	$33,807	$31,847	$32,254	$37,939	$41,667	$39,674	$47,310	$46,875	$48,540	$52,433	$56,760
Median Female Income	$33,569	$33,984	$32,005	$36,680	$42,165	$42,583	$40,656	$44,138	$42,292	$41,467	$48,214	$54,375	$55,880

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	6,512	55.26%
Unemployed:	538	4.57%
Not In Labor Force:	4,734	40.17%
Total:	11,784	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,772	27.21%
Service:	1,264	19.41%
Sales and Office:	1,764	27.09%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	772	11.86%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	940	14.43%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,512	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $383,900, which is well under the state median ($695,400), is up $62,400 (19.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $99,600. The median gross rent is $1,243, which is well under the state median ($1,956), is up $238 (23.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $125. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.78% (62.34% with a mortgage, 37.66% free-and-clear) and renters 37.22% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.21%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$321,500	$298,900	$244,400	$223,400	$218,100	$234,500	$246,000	$275,200	$284,300	$311,300	$337,600	$360,800	$383,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	152	7.32%
$500 to $999:	326	15.70%
$1,000 to $1,499:	806	38.82%
$1,500 to $1,999:	571	27.50%
$2,000 to $2,499:	138	6.65%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	83	4.00%
Total:	2,076	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,005	$1,049	$1,015	$1,008	$970	$1,028	$1,057	$1,111	$1,118	$1,005	$1,072	$1,191	$1,243

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,183	39.14%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,319	23.65%
Renter Occupied:	2,076	37.22%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,578	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,578	91.79%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	499	8.21%
Total Housing Units:	6,077	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	4,282	70.46%
Multi-Family Units:	1,151	18.94%
Other Units:	644	10.60%
Total Housing Units:	6,077	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 23.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 88.90%, which is notably higher than the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.00%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 58.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 7.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 5.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.32%). College enrollment is 20.38%, which is markedly below the state rate (30.00%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	341	3.28%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	810	7.79%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,068	29.50%
Some college, no degree:	2,903	27.91%
Associate's degree:	886	8.52%
Bachelor's degree:	1,535	14.76%
Graduate or professional degree:	857	8.24%
Total:	10,400	100%
High school or higher:	9,249	88.93%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,392	23.00%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	7,500	44.99%
Public Insurance:	8,447	50.67%
No Insurance:	723	4.34%
Total:	16,670	100%
Has Health Insurance:	15,947	95.66%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	12.5%	14.5%	12.2%	15.4%	14.3%	16.6%	16.7%	17.4%	15.7%	13.0%	14.1%	8.7%	7.3%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	122	4.11%
Kindergarten:	229	7.72%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,434	48.32%
High school (grades 9-12):	578	19.47%
College or graduate school:	605	20.38%
Total:	2,968	100%
Early Childhood:	351	11.83%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,241	75.51%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Willits, California
County:	Mendocino County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:09:43 PM
Population:	14,227 [See All]
Area Codes:	369 / 707
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	39.4880, -123.3584
Land Area:	430.119 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/95490/zip-code-95490.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	5,497Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	405Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	6,795Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,065Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	279Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	281Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$30,721,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$137,495,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,733Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Ukiah, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	46380Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	90,709Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	430.119 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.342 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	12952.23 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0685600Source: Census
Place Name:	Willits city; CaliforniaSource: Census

ZIP Code 95490 in Willits, CA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 95490

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 95490

Sources & References