City

Rio Dell, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Humboldt County  ·  California

👥3,384Population
💰$45,801Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂32.0Median Age
🏠$310,600Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊9.8%Unemployment▲ 100% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.3%Hispanic: 31.8%Black: 2%Asian: 3.1%Other: 9.8%Race
White53.3%
Hispanic31.8%
Black2.0%
Asian3.1%
Other9.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 100% above avg
HS Graduate836 (42.7%)
Some College325 (16.6%)
Associates354 (18.1%)
Bachelors259 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree182 (9.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.7%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 9.3%Edu
HS Grad42.7%
Some College16.6%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate9.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.5%Renter: 40.5%Tenure
Owner59.5%
Renter40.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,801 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$310,600 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,057/mo
Total Housing Units1,604
Vacant Units221

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Rio Dell, CA

Rio Dell is a city in California, located in Humboldt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,384 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32 years.

Economically, Rio Dell is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,801 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Rio Dell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $310,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,057 per month.

The population of Rio Dell is less-educated. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (53.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rio Dell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95562 3,384 $45,801 $310,600 $1,057 9.8% 22.6% 59.5%