City

Whitethorn, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Humboldt County  ·  California

👥1,467Population
💰$45,074Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$439,000Median Home Value▲ 57% above avg
🎓19.3%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.8%Hispanic: 12.1%Black: 2.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 7.6%Race
White76.8%
Hispanic12.1%
Black2.9%
Asian0.6%
Other7.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
26%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty27.0% ▲ 170% above avg
College Grads19.3% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.6%)
HS Graduate377 (38.4%)
Some College98 (10%)
Associates302 (30.8%)
Bachelors49 (5%)
Graduate Degree140 (14.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 10%Associates: 30.8%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College10.0%
Associates30.8%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
54%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,074 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$439,000 ▲ 57% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,164/mo
Total Housing Units1,159
Vacant Units513

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Whitethorn, CA

Whitethorn is a city in California, located in Humboldt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,467 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Whitethorn is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,074 is below the national average. Approximately 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Whitethorn is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $439,000, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,164 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whitethorn is less-educated. 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whitethorn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95589 1,467 $45,074 $439,000 $1,164 0.7% 19.3% 79.1%