City

Carlotta, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Humboldt County  ·  California

👥1,415Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.0Median Age
🏠$514,800Median Home Value▲ 85% above avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊19.3%Unemployment▲ 294% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.7%Hispanic: 6.2%Other: 6.6%Race
White82.7%
Hispanic6.2%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty21.2% ▲ 112% above avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment19.3% ▲ 294% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.4%)
HS Graduate252 (26.8%)
Some College72 (7.7%)
Associates241 (25.6%)
Bachelors134 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree237 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 25.6%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College7.7%
Associates25.6%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
52%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$514,800 ▲ 85% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,075/mo
Total Housing Units680
Vacant Units118

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Carlotta, CA

Carlotta is a city in California, located in Humboldt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,415 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49 years.

Economically, Carlotta is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Carlotta is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $514,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,075 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carlotta is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carlotta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95528 1,415 $71,250 $514,800 $1,075 19.3% 39.5% 81.0%