Checked
Ukiah, CA
City in Mendocino County, California.
Population
16,304
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,971
ZIP codes
0
Ukiah and its ZIP codes
Ukiah at a glance
- Ukiah is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,160 a year, 33% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $458,400 (38% below California) and median rent is $1,331 a month.
Local data for Ukiah, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ukiah, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,160
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$458,400
Median rent
$1,331/mo
Homeownership
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,921), German Americans (2,338), Irish Americans (1,742).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mendocino County. PPP loans are for Ukiah.
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
How people get to work
Ukiah, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ukiah, 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
91° / 37°F
38.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ukiah, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Ukiah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TalmageCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.6 |
| CalpellaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.5 |
| Redwood ValleyCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.7 |
| BoonvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| Potter ValleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| HoplandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| PhiloCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Upper LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| North LakeportCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| LakeportCity | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| NiceCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| WillitsCity | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| ComptcheCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| BrooktrailsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 7.3 |
| KelseyvilleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.9 |
| LucerneCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ukiah, CA in?
- Ukiah is in Mendocino County, California.
- What is the population of Ukiah, CA?
- About 16,304 people live in Ukiah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ukiah?
- Nearby places include Talmage (2.7 mi), Calpella (6.2 mi), Redwood Valley (8.7 mi), Boonville (13 mi), Potter Valley (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023