Eureka, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95501
Humboldt County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,976
- 1,315/sq mi High-density area
- $54,137
- Median income Below-median income area
- $412,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eureka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,315
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95501 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95501 (Eureka, CA) fell -3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 352.3 in 2023 to 341.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eureka, Humboldt County, California, with 23,976 residents across 18.2 square miles, a density of 1,315 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95501 reports a modest median household income of $54,137 (47% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,302. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $412,300 (47% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,198; owner occupancy is 41.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Humboldt County, so 95501 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 95501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eureka, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95501.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
177 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
147 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
139 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
104 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95501, Eureka, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
23,976
Population
18.2
Area (sq mi)
1,315
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95501?
39.5
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
6.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$54,137
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$32,302
Per Capita Income
20.7%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95501 ranks among California ZIPs
Eureka, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$54,137 10th percentile higher than 10% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,545housing units
10,545
Total Housing Units
9,264
Occupied Units
1,281
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$412,300
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,198
Median Rent
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
341
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+241%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95501 have decreased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +241% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 247 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 282 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 329 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 352 |
| 2024 | -3.2% | 341 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,004 business establishments in ZIP 95501, employing approximately 13,429 people with a combined annual payroll of $714,333,000.
1,004
Businesses
13,429
Employees
$714.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 177 | 17.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 147 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 139 | 13.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 104 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 99 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 60 | 6.0% |
| Construction | 53 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 43 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 2.5% |
| Information | 20 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 95501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95503
Eureka (95503)
24,152 residents
- 95501
Eureka (95501)
23,976 residents
- 95521
Arcata (95521)
20,199 residents
- 95524 1,787
Bayside (95524)
1,787 residents
- 95551 1,739
Loleta (95551)
1,739 residents
- 95564 462
Samoa (95564)
462 residents
- 95537 276
Fields Landing (95537)
276 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95501 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95524
Bayside (95524)
$87,500 median income
- 95564
Samoa (95564)
$78,750 median income
- 95537
Fields Landing (95537)
$78,686 median income
- 95503
Eureka (95503)
$71,855 median income
- 95551
Loleta (95551)
$64,519 median income
- 95501
Eureka (95501)
$54,137 median income
- 95521
Arcata (95521)
$53,114 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95501 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95501, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,976 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 95501 in?
ZIP code 95501 (Eureka) is located in Humboldt County, California. Humboldt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/humboldt-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95501?
ZIP code 95501 in Eureka, CA has a population of 23,976 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95501?
The median household income in ZIP 95501 is $54,137, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95501?
The median home value in ZIP 95501 is $412,300, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95501 is White at 70.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95501?
ZIP code 95501 has 1,004 business establishments employing approximately 13,429 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95501 are: Retail trade (177), Health care and social assistance (147), Accommodation and food services (139). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95501 decreased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 241%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95501?
In ZIP code 95501, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95501?
In ZIP code 95501, approximately 41.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95501 is 20.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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