| ZIP Code | 95542 |
|---|---|
| City | Garberville |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Area Code | 369/707 |
| Elevation | 1,582 ft |
| Latitude | 40.093254 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.759831 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 27.8% ▲ 178% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 44 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 667 (36.1%) |
| Some College | 212 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 353 (19.1%) |
| Bachelors | 141 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 432 (23.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,049 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $413,800 ▲ 48% above avg ↓ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,442/mo ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,429 |
| Vacant Units | 202 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,429 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 202 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 95542 is located in Garberville, California, within Humboldt County. With a population of 2,831, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.6 years. Economically, 95542 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,049 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95542 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $413,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,442 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.3%) and renters (41.7%). Median home values have decreased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 95542 is primarily White (83.29%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 27.8%. Household income has grown by 48% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95542 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.
Overall, ZIP code 95542 in Garberville, CA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a mature community. With 2,831 residents, a median household income of $45,049, and a median home value of $413,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.