| ZIP Code | 95501 |
|---|---|
| City | Eureka |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Area Code | 369/707 |
| Elevation | 21 ft |
| Latitude | 40.80201 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -124.144824 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 19.7% ▲ 97% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.0% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.1% ▲ 65% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 375 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,317 (21.3%) |
| Some College | 2,315 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 2,555 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,552 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,447 (35%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,076 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $389,900 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,151/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,577 |
| Vacant Units | 1,075 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,577 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,075 |
| Owner Occupied | 42.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 57.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 95501 is located in Eureka, California, within Humboldt County. With a population of 22,972, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.5 years. Economically, 95501 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,076 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95501 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $389,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,151 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (42.2%) and renters (57.8%). Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 95501 is majority White (66.65%). Residents are well-educated — 45.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.7%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95501 stands at 8.1%, which is significantly above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 95501 in Eureka, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 22,972 residents, a median household income of $55,076, and a median home value of $389,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.