PlainZIP

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
$54,137
Median income
$412,300
Median home value
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $32,302. The poverty rate stands at 20.7% and the unemployment rate at 10.7%. On housing, the median home value is $412,300 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $1,198 per month, and 41.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 95501 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Humboldt County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 95501?

39.5

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 70.7%
African American 3.0%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%

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

$32,302

Per Capita Income

20.7%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95501 ranks nationally

Eureka, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,137 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,545

Total Housing Units

9,264

Occupied Units

1,281

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.0%
Renter 59.0%

$412,300

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95501 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 95501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
95564 Samoa, CA 462 2.8 mi
95503 Eureka, CA 24,152 5.9 mi
95524 Bayside, CA 1,787 5.8 mi
95537 Fields Landing, CA 276 6.1 mi
95521 Arcata, CA 20,199 5.9 mi
95551 Loleta, CA 1,739 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Humboldt County

95503 standard
Eureka, CA
Pop: 24,152
95521 standard
Arcata, CA
Pop: 20,199
95519 standard
Mckinleyville, CA
Pop: 17,432
95540 standard
Fortuna, CA
Pop: 13,657
95546 standard
Hoopa, CA
Pop: 3,494
95562 standard
Rio Dell, CA
Pop: 3,450

Related Areas

Humboldt County Eureka, CA California

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.