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Little River, CA
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California. ZIP codes: 95456.
Population
94
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
56
ZIP codes
1
Little River and its ZIP codes
Little River at a glance
- Little River is 78% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Little River, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mendocino County. PPP loans are for Little River.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,431
31,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,438
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$663M
FY 2026, $7,235 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Little River, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
339
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
65° / 40°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Little River, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.0%
U.S. 33.3% -9.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
ZIP codes in Little River
1 in or overlapping Little River. Population shown
Cities near Little River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MendocinoCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.3 |
| AlbionCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.8 |
| CasparCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3 |
| ComptcheCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Fort BraggCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| CleoneCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| PhiloCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| BrooktrailsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.3 |
| WillitsCity | 25 mi | 2.8 |
| Point ArenaCity | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| BoonvilleCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Little River, CA in?
- Little River is in Mendocino County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Little River, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Little River include 95456.
- What is the population of Little River, CA?
- About 94 people live in Little River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Little River?
- Nearby places include Mendocino (2.8 mi), Albion (3.3 mi), Caspar (6.4 mi), Comptche (10 mi), Fort Bragg (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023