| ZIP Code | 95525 |
|---|---|
| City | Blue Lake |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 2,385 ft |
| Latitude | 40.953782 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.824438 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.7 yrs ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.97 |
| Below Poverty | 21.2% ▲ 112% above avg |
| College Grads | 49.1% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 21.7% ▲ 343% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 208 (17.8%) |
| Some College | 143 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 243 (20.8%) |
| Bachelors | 131 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 442 (37.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,250 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $489,600 ▲ 76% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,221/mo ↑ 4% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 860 |
| Vacant Units | 127 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 860 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 127 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
ZIP code 95525 is located in Blue Lake, California, within Humboldt County. With a population of 1,443, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.7 years. Economically, 95525 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,250 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95525 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $489,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,221 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.9%) and renters (46.1%). Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 95525 is primarily White (78.31%). Residents are well-educated — 49.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.2%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95525 stands at 21.7%, which is more than double the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 95525 in Blue Lake, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and an older community. With 1,443 residents, a median household income of $65,250, and a median home value of $489,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.