| ZIP Code | 95550 |
|---|---|
| City | Korbel |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 3,104 ft |
| Latitude | 40.78112 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.835974 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 28.9 yrs ↓ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 4.4% ▼ 56% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.8% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 34 (20.1%) |
| Some College | 40 (23.7%) |
| Associates | 16 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 79 (46.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,167 ▲ 33% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $857,100 ▲ 207% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 115 |
| Vacant Units | 25 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 115 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 25 |
| Owner Occupied | 28.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 71.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 95550 is located in Korbel, California, within Humboldt County. With a population of 206, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 28.9 years. Economically, 95550 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,167 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95550 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $857,100 is more than double the national average. This is predominantly a renter community, with 71.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 95550 is primarily White (78.16%). Residents are well-educated — 46.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.4%.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 95550 in Korbel, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, and a young community. With 206 residents, a median household income of $101,167, and a median home value of $857,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.