Bayside, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95524

Humboldt County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,787
66/sq mi
$87,500
Median income
$601,600
Median home value
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bayside pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
66
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95524 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95524 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.1 square miles in Bayside, Humboldt County, California. The area is home to 1,787 residents, producing a population density of 66 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 95524 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95524 sits at $87,500 (14% below the California average), while per-capita income is $54,810. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $601,600 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,841 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95524 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Humboldt County, so you can benchmark 95524 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 95524

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95524.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95524, Bayside, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,787

Population

27.1

Area (sq mi)

66

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95524?

46.7

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$87,500

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$54,810

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95524 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,500 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.7%

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

What does housing look like?

671

Total Housing Units

658

Occupied Units

13

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$601,600

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,841

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95524 have decreased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 228
2021 +13.7% 259
2022 +6.4% 276
2023 +10.6% 305
2024 -3.6% 294

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 25 business establishments in ZIP 95524, employing approximately 206 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,768,000.

25

Businesses

206

Employees

$14.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 20.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 16.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.0%

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 95524 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 95524 ranks #5 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 95524 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 95524 ranks #2 of 6 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
95521 Arcata, CA 20,199 2.0 mi
95501 Eureka, CA 23,976 5.8 mi
95519 Mckinleyville, CA 17,432 9.3 mi
95503 Eureka, CA 24,152 7.2 mi
95549 Kneeland, CA 805 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95524 in?
ZIP code 95524 (Bayside) 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 95524?
ZIP code 95524 in Bayside, CA has a population of 1,787 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95524?
The median household income in ZIP 95524 is $87,500, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95524?
The median home value in ZIP 95524 is $601,600, which is 116% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95524?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95524 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95524?
ZIP code 95524 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 206 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95524?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95524 are: Construction (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95524?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95524 decreased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 95524?
In ZIP code 95524, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.7% 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 95524?
In ZIP code 95524, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95524?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95524 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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