City

Ferndale, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Humboldt County  ·  California

👥3,360Population
💰$66,563Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$570,800Median Home Value▲ 105% above avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.2%Hispanic: 22.9%Black: 0.8%Asian: 1.6%Other: 7.7%Race
White64.2%
Hispanic22.9%
Black0.8%
Asian1.6%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 48% above avg
HS Graduate633 (27.8%)
Some College218 (9.6%)
Associates606 (26.6%)
Bachelors249 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree572 (25.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 26.6%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
HS Grad27.8%
Some College9.6%
Associates26.6%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 37%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter37.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
57%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,563 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$570,800 ▲ 105% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,239/mo
Total Housing Units1,548
Vacant Units249

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
64%
About Ferndale, CA

Ferndale is a city in California, located in Humboldt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,360 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Ferndale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,563 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ferndale is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $570,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,239 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ferndale is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ferndale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95536 3,360 $66,563 $570,800 $1,239 7.3% 36.0% 63.1%