City

Scotia, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Humboldt County  ·  California

👥891Population
💰$88,281Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$350,000Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊16.6%Unemployment▲ 238% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.6%Hispanic: 11.5%Other: 13.6%Race
White74.6%
Hispanic11.5%
Other13.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
13%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment16.6% ▲ 238% above avg
HS Graduate188 (32.6%)
Some College34 (5.9%)
Associates152 (26.3%)
Bachelors71 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree132 (22.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 26.3%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
HS Grad32.6%
Some College5.9%
Associates26.3%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.8%Renter: 50.2%Tenure
Owner49.8%
Renter50.2%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,281 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$350,000 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,208/mo
Total Housing Units418
Vacant Units103

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
2000+
69%
About Scotia, CA

Scotia is a city in California, located in Humboldt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 891 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Scotia is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,281 is above the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Scotia is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $350,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,208 per month.

The population of Scotia is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Scotia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95565 891 $88,281 $350,000 $1,208 16.6% 35.2% 49.8%