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Talmage, CA

Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California.

Population

1,128

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

710

ZIP codes

0

Talmage and its ZIP codes

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Talmage at a glance

  • Talmage is about 2.8 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $44,647 a year, 55% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $437,500 (40% below California) and median rent is $1,306 a month.

Local data for Talmage, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Talmage, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$44,647

Poverty rate

23.0%

Median home value

$437,500

Median rent

$1,306/mo

Homeownership

45.8%

Bachelor's or higher

6.8%

Median age

29.8

Average commute

13.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (369), Chinese Americans (118), German Americans (59).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mendocino County. PPP loans are for Talmage.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.6%

Aug 2026, -0.3 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

Mendocino County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Talmage, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone61.9%
  • Carpooled4.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked17.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home16.4%

Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Talmage, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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

94° / 37°F

34.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Talmage, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.9%

U.S. 33.3% -6.4 pts

Diabetes

14.5%

U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts

Smoking

12.4%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Talmage

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
UkiahCity2.7 mi5.5
CalpellaCensus-designated place7.1 mi2.5
Redwood ValleyCensus-designated place9.6 mi2.7
HoplandCensus-designated place12 mi3.5
Potter ValleyCensus-designated place13 mi4
Upper LakeCensus-designated place14 mi1.7
BoonvilleCensus-designated place14 mi5.5
North LakeportCensus-designated place14 mi3.8
LakeportCity15 mi3.1
PhiloCensus-designated place16 mi2.1
NiceCensus-designated place17 mi1.7
KelseyvilleCensus-designated place21 mi2.9
WillitsCity21 mi2.8
LucerneCensus-designated place22 mi5.4
Soda BayCensus-designated place23 mi1.3
ComptcheCensus-designated place24 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Talmage, CA in?
Talmage is in Mendocino County, California.
What is the population of Talmage, CA?
About 1,128 people live in Talmage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Talmage?
Nearby places include Ukiah (2.7 mi), Calpella (7.1 mi), Redwood Valley (9.6 mi), Hopland (12 mi), Potter Valley (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023