City

Fortuna, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Humboldt County  ·  California

👥14,641Population
💰$62,346Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$362,400Median Home Value▲ 30% above avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.2%Hispanic: 19.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 2.7%Other: 7%Race
White68.2%
Hispanic19.2%
Black0.7%
Asian2.7%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma117 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,675 (30.1%)
Some College1,413 (15.9%)
Associates1,560 (17.6%)
Bachelors790 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree2,331 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College15.9%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.6%Renter: 41.5%Tenure
Owner58.6%
Renter41.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,346 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$362,400 ▲ 30% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,135/mo
Total Housing Units6,087
Vacant Units391

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Fortuna, CA

Fortuna is a city in California, located in Humboldt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,641 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Fortuna is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,346 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fortuna is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $362,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,135 per month.

The population of Fortuna is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fortuna
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95540 14,641 $62,346 $362,400 $1,135 7.0% 35.1% 58.6%