City

Willow Creek, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Humboldt County  ·  California

👥990Population
💰$43,576Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂61.2Median Age
🏠$337,400Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.6% Female 37.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.1%Hispanic: 5.6%Race
White83.1%
Hispanic5.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
7%
25–44
13%
45–64
46%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.76
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 48% above avg
HS Graduate256 (32.2%)
Some College37 (4.6%)
Associates235 (29.5%)
Graduate Degree268 (33.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 4.6%Associates: 29.5%Graduate: 33.7%Edu
HS Grad32.2%
Some College4.6%
Associates29.5%
Graduate33.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,576 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$337,400 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,773/mo
Total Housing Units989
Vacant Units426

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
34%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
50%
About Willow Creek, CA

Willow Creek is a city in California, located in Humboldt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 990 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.2 years.

Economically, Willow Creek is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,576 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Willow Creek is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $337,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,773 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willow Creek is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Willow Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95573 990 $43,576 $337,400 $1,773 7.3% 33.7% 72.5%