Bridgeville, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95526

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

378
1/sq mi
$39,583
Median income
$280,600
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bridgeville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95526 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95526 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 290.8 square miles in Bridgeville, Humboldt County, California. The area is home to 378 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 95526 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95526 sits at $39,583 (61% below the California average), while per-capita income is $22,409. The poverty rate stands at 32.9% and the unemployment rate at 25.1%. On housing, the median home value is $280,600 (64% below the state average) with median rent at $873 per month, and 62.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95526 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 95526 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

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 95526, Bridgeville, 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

378

Population

290.8

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95526?

50.9

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 81.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

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?

$39,583

Median Household Income

-61% vs state

$22,409

Per Capita Income

32.9%

Poverty Rate

25.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95526 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,583 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 41.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

440

Total Housing Units

272

Occupied Units

168

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.9%
Renter 37.1%

$280,600

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$873

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 95526, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,212,000.

10

Businesses

22

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 30.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95526 in?
ZIP code 95526 (Bridgeville) 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 95526?
ZIP code 95526 in Bridgeville, CA has a population of 378 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95526?
The median household income in ZIP 95526 is $39,583, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95526?
The median home value in ZIP 95526 is $280,600, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95526?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95526 is White at 81.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95526?
ZIP code 95526 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95526?
In ZIP code 95526, 41.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 95526?
In ZIP code 95526, approximately 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95526?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95526 is 32.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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