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ZIP Code 95536: Ferndale, CA
ZIP code 95536 uses the postal name Ferndale, California and lies entirely in Humboldt County (Census 2020 ZIP-county file). About 3,100 people live there (Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024). Median household income is $73,375 (Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024). By Census place, under 1% of its land lies in Ferndale; more than 99% is outside any Census place.
- ACS2020-24
- Census2020
- FHFA2024
- ZBP2023
- IRS2022
- Town
- Ferndale · its only residential ZIP
- County
- Humboldt County
- Census places
- Ferndale
- Micro area
- Eureka-Arcata, CA
- House district
- CA-2 119th Congress
- State
- California
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Land area
- 162.7 sq mi · 19 people per sq mi
Where is ZIP code 95536?
95536 centers on 40.501°, -124.210° and covers 162.7 square miles of land plus 1.3 of water. It borders 4 ZIP codes: 95540, 95562, 95558, 95551.
The map draws ZIP code areas only. For the streets inside 95536, open its center on OpenStreetMap.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA cartographic boundaries and the 2023 Gazetteer (2020 ZCTAs); ZIP-to-county shares, Census places and House districts (119th Congress) from the Census 2020 relationship files (shares of land); metro area from the OMB delineation (July 2023); town name and time zone from simplemaps US ZIP Codes (CC BY 4.0).
How does 95536 compare with the rest of Humboldt County?
| Measure | 95536 | In Humboldt County | In CA |
|---|---|---|---|
| People (ACS 2020-2024) | 3,050 | 7th of 36 | 1,217th of 1,802 |
| Median household income | $73k | 2nd of 9 | 927th of 1,189 |
| Median home value | $566k | 4th of 17 | 874th of 1,317 |
Its median household income is higher than in 52% of U.S. residential ZIP codes, and it is denser than 25% of all U.S. residential ZIP codes. ZIP codes at the ACS caps ($250,000 or more for household income, $2,000,000 or more for home value) share the top rank.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B01003, B19013, B25077); ranks by PlainZIP over residential ZIP codes (ZCTAs).
How many people live in 95536?
The 2020 Census counted 2,753 people in 95536; the ACS, which samples households over 2020-2024, estimates 3,050. Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population fell 3.4% (its boundary stayed at least 90% the same).
- People, ACS 2020-2024
- 3,050±475 (90% margin)
- 2020 Census count
- 2,753−3.4% since 2010 (2,849)
- Households
- 1,307
- Median age
- 51.7
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B01003, B01002, B11001); 2020 Census (DHC P1); 2010 Census (SF1 P1).
Who lives in 95536?
Of the 3,050 people the ACS estimates in 95536, 16.3% are under 18 and 31.8% are 65 or older. The largest group by race and Hispanic origin is White (not Hispanic) (69.5%), then Hispanic or Latino (16.0%).
- Under 1816.3%
- 18 to 6451.9%
- 65 and older31.8%
- White, not Hispanic69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino16.0%
- Other or two or more11.4%
- Black, not Hispanic2.0%
- Asian, not Hispanic1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B01001 age by sex, B03002 Hispanic or Latino origin by race); shares of the estimated population, small ZIP codes carry wide margins.
What do households in 95536 earn?
Median household income is $73,375 (ACS 2020-2024), the 2nd highest of the 9 ranked ZIP codes in Humboldt County. It is not measurably different from 2015-2019 ($62,632 in 2024 dollars): the change is within the surveys' margins of error.
- Median household income
- $73,375±$11,958
- Income per person
- $45,970
- Below the poverty line
- 10.3%
- Unemployed (of the labor force)
- 5.8%
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 29.8%
- Adjusted gross income per tax return, 2022
- $82,5951,260 returns; wages 51% of AGI (IRS)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 and 2015-2019 5-year estimates (B19013, B19301, B17001, B23025, B15003; 2015-2019 dollars converted with the BLS CPI-U, 1.22699); IRS Statistics of Income, ZIP code data, tax year 2022 (adjusted gross income per return, filed under the address on the return).
What are homes worth in 95536?
- Median home value (owners' estimate)
- $566,000
- Median gross rent
- $1,026
- Homes owned by their occupants
- 65.5%
- Housing units
- 1,610
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B25077, B25064, B25003, B25001); FHFA House Price Index, annual five-digit ZIP, updated 2026-03-31.
What businesses are in 95536?
82 business establishments had a location in this ZIP code in 2023, 4 more than in 2018; the most are in retail trade (ZIP Code Business Patterns).
- Retail trade16
- Construction13
- Accommodation and food services11
- Professional, scientific, and technical services10
- Other services (except public administration)6
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting4
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 and 2018 (establishments with paid employees, by the business's ZIP code).
Which ZIP codes are next to 95536?
| ZIP | Town | People | Household income | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95540 | Fortuna | 14,469 | $64k | 6.3 mi |
| 95562 | Rio Dell | 3,422 | $43k | 7.1 mi |
| 95558 | Petrolia | 230 | $52k | 11.6 mi |
| 95551 | Loleta | 1,880 | $65k | 12.1 mi |
| 95547 | Hydesville | 1,263 | $97k | 8.4 mi (near) |
| 95565 | Scotia | 764 | $57k | 10.7 mi (near) |
| 95528 | Carlotta | 1,286 | $56k | 14.7 mi (near) |
| 95537 | Fields Landing | 532 | $79k | 15.6 mi (near) |
Source: PlainZIP from the Census 2020 ZCTA boundaries (shared edges) and internal points; figures ACS 2020-2024.