Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 10.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 33.6% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 34% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 256 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,836 (27.3%) |
| Some College | 2,864 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 3,839 (21.7%) |
| Bachelors | 2,001 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,932 (22.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,188 ▼ 12% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $319,607 ▲ 15% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,142/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 11,126 |
| Vacant Units | 1,535 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Del Norte County is located in California and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 27,240 residents. With a median age of 40.77, it is a middle-aged county.
Del Norte County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,188 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.7% is near the national average.
Housing in Del Norte County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $319,607 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,141. Homeownership rates are high at 70.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Del Norte County are majority White (61.1%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Del Norte County, CA is a solidly middle-class area in California. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95531 | Crescent City | 22,491 | $66,817 | $323,600 | $1,202 | 6.2% | 35.2% |
| 95538 | Fort Dick | 1,065 | $64,481 | $285,900 | — | 8.1% | 18.4% |
| 95543 | Gasquet | 401 | $46,620 | $365,300 | $882 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
| 95548 | Klamath | 934 | $45,139 | $224,200 | $995 | 20.7% | 28.3% |
| 95567 | Smith River | 2,349 | $84,250 | $326,800 | $670 | 3.5% | 25.7% |