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 Moderate-density area
- $87,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $601,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95524 (Bayside, CA) fell -3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 305.3 in 2023 to 294.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95524 covers 27.1 square miles in Bayside, Humboldt County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,787 residents on file, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95524 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,500 (14% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,810. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $601,600 (22% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,841; owner occupancy is 80.1%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Humboldt County, so 95524 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 95524
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bayside, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95524.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 95524, Bayside, 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
1,787
Population
27.1
Area (sq mi)
66
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95524?
46.7
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
3.1%
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?
$87,500
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$54,810
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95524 ranks among California ZIPs
Bayside, 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)
$87,500 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
671housing units
671
Total Housing Units
658
Occupied Units
13
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$601,600
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,841
Median Rent
1965
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
-3.6%
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.
- 95503
Eureka (95503)
24,152 residents
- 95501
Eureka (95501)
23,976 residents
- 95521
Arcata (95521)
20,199 residents
- 95519
Mckinleyville (95519)
17,432 residents
- 95524 1,787
Bayside (95524)
1,787 residents
- 95549 805
Kneeland (95549)
805 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95524 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95524 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95549
Kneeland (95549)
$95,179 median income
- 95524
Bayside (95524)
$87,500 median income
- 95519
Mckinleyville (95519)
$73,280 median income
- 95503
Eureka (95503)
$71,855 median income
- 95501
Eureka (95501)
$54,137 median income
- 95521
Arcata (95521)
$53,114 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95524, 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 (1,787 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 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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