City

Korbel, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Humboldt County  ·  California

👥206Population
💰$101,167Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂28.9Median Age
🏠$857,100Median Home Value▲ 207% above avg
🎓46.8%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 65.1% Female 35.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.2%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 21.4%Race
White78.2%
Hispanic0.5%
Other21.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
25–44
52%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads46.8% ▲ 21% above avg
HS Graduate34 (20.1%)
Some College40 (23.7%)
Associates16 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree79 (46.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.1%Some College: 23.7%Associates: 9.5%Graduate: 46.7%Edu
HS Grad20.1%
Some College23.7%
Associates9.5%
Graduate46.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 28.9%Renter: 71.1%Tenure
Owner28.9%
Renter71.1%

Home Value Distribution

$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
95%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,167 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$857,100 ▲ 207% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units115
Vacant Units25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
1%
$50k–$75k
16%
$100k–$150k
61%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
20%
1960s–1970s
20%
2000+
61%
About Korbel, CA

Korbel is a city in California, located in Humboldt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 206 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.9 years.

Economically, Korbel is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,167 is above the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Korbel is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $857,100, which is more than double the national average. At 28.9% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Korbel is well-educated. 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.16%).

Korbel, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Korbel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95550 206 $101,167 $857,100 0.0% 46.8% 28.9%