City

Smith River, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Del Norte County  ·  California

👥2,349Population
💰$84,250Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$326,800Median Home Value▲ 17% above avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.6%Hispanic: 21%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.1%Race
White57.6%
Hispanic21.0%
Asian0.6%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
31%
45–64
16%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
HS Graduate487 (31.5%)
Some College277 (17.9%)
Associates384 (24.9%)
Bachelors308 (19.9%)
Graduate Degree89 (5.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 24.9%Bachelors: 19.9%Graduate: 5.8%Edu
HS Grad31.5%
Some College17.9%
Associates24.9%
Bachelors19.9%
Graduate5.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,250 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$326,800 ▲ 17% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$670/mo
Total Housing Units1,056
Vacant Units180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Smith River, CA

Smith River is a city in California, located in Del Norte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,349 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Smith River is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,250 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Smith River is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $326,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $670 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smith River is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smith River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95567 2,349 $84,250 $326,800 $670 3.5% 25.7% 82.1%