County

Del Norte County, CA

6 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  California

👥27,240Population
💰$67,188Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$319,608Median Home Value▲ 15% above avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.1%Hispanic: 19.6%Black: 3.2%Asian: 3.1%Other: 6%Race
White61.1%
Hispanic19.6%
Black3.2%
Asian3.1%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma256 (1.4%)
HS Graduate4,836 (27.3%)
Some College2,864 (16.2%)
Associates3,839 (21.7%)
Bachelors2,001 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree3,932 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 21.7%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad27.3%
Some College16.2%
Associates21.7%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,188 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$319,607 ▲ 15% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,142/mo
Total Housing Units11,126
Vacant Units1,535

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Del Norte County, CA

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 Codes in Del Norte County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%