| ZIP Code | 95540 |
|---|---|
| City | Fortuna |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Area Code | 369/707 |
| Elevation | 81 ft |
| Latitude | 40.566787 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -124.125976 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 15.9% ▲ 59% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 42% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 117 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,675 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 1,413 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 1,560 (17.6%) |
| Bachelors | 790 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,331 (26.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,346 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $362,400 ▲ 30% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,135/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,087 |
| Vacant Units | 391 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,087 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 391 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 95540 is located in Fortuna, California, within Humboldt County. With a population of 14,641, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.9 years. Economically, 95540 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,346 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95540 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $362,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,135 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.6%) and renters (41.5%). Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 95540 is majority White (68.22%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.9%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95540 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 95540 in Fortuna, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 14,641 residents, a median household income of $62,346, and a median home value of $362,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.