City

Blue Lake, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Humboldt County  ·  California

👥1,443Population
💰$65,250Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂56.7Median Age
🏠$489,600Median Home Value▲ 76% above avg
🎓49.1%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊21.7%Unemployment▲ 343% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.3%Hispanic: 6.4%Asian: 2.3%Other: 6.7%Race
White78.3%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian2.3%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
5%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty21.2% ▲ 112% above avg
College Grads49.1% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment21.7% ▲ 343% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate208 (17.8%)
Some College143 (12.2%)
Associates243 (20.8%)
Bachelors131 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree442 (37.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 17.8%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 37.8%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad17.8%
Some College12.2%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate37.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.9%Renter: 46.1%Tenure
Owner53.9%
Renter46.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
48%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,250 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$489,600 ▲ 76% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,221/mo
Total Housing Units860
Vacant Units127

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
56%
About Blue Lake, CA

Blue Lake is a city in California, located in Humboldt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,443 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.7 years.

Economically, Blue Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,250 is near the national average. Approximately 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 21.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Blue Lake is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $489,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,221 per month.

The population of Blue Lake is well-educated. 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.31%).

Blue Lake, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Blue Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95525 1,443 $65,250 $489,600 $1,221 21.7% 49.1% 53.9%