City

Crescent City, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Del Norte County  ·  California

👥22,491Population
💰$66,817Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$323,600Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.3%Hispanic: 20.5%Black: 3.4%Asian: 3.5%Other: 6.3%Race
White61.3%
Hispanic20.5%
Black3.4%
Asian3.5%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma222 (1.5%)
HS Graduate3,798 (26.3%)
Some College2,345 (16.3%)
Associates2,980 (20.7%)
Bachelors1,558 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree3,525 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College16.3%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.8%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,817 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$323,600 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,202/mo
Total Housing Units8,708
Vacant Units1,017

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Crescent City, CA

Crescent City is a city in California, located in Del Norte County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 22,491 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Crescent City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,817 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Crescent City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $323,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,202 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crescent City is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (61.3%).

Crescent City, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Crescent City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95531 22,491 $66,817 $323,600 $1,202 6.2% 35.2% 67.8%

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