Garberville, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95542
Humboldt County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,533
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $46,104
- Median income Below-median income area
- $395,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Garberville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95542 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95542 covers 516.9 square miles in Garberville, Humboldt County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,533 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95542 reports a modest median household income of $46,104 (55% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,030. The poverty rate is 32.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $395,500 (49% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,332; owner occupancy is 66.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Humboldt County, so 95542 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 95542
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garberville, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95542.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 95542, Garberville, 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
2,533
Population
516.9
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95542?
48.8
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
2.6%
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?
$46,104
Median Household Income
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$27,030
Per Capita Income
32.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95542 ranks among California ZIPs
Garberville, 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)
$46,104 5th percentile higher than 5% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,414housing units
1,414
Total Housing Units
1,202
Occupied Units
212
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$395,500
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,332
Median Rent
1976
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2022)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95542 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -8.6% | 213 |
| 2019 | +8.1% | 230 |
| 2020 | -2.2% | 225 |
| 2021 | +21.1% | 273 |
| 2022 | +4.9% | 286 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 95542, employing approximately 552 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,439,000.
76
Businesses
552
Employees
$25.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 31.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 21.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 3 | 4.0% |
| Information | 3 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 95542 vs 95560 →
ZIP 95542 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95542
Garberville (95542)
2,533 residents
- 95560
Redway (95560)
1,648 residents
- 95587 201
Piercy (95587)
201 residents
- 95559 182
Phillipsville (95559)
182 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95542 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95542, 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 (2,533 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 95542 in?
ZIP code 95542 (Garberville) 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 95542?
ZIP code 95542 in Garberville, CA has a population of 2,533 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95542?
The median household income in ZIP 95542 is $46,104, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95542?
The median home value in ZIP 95542 is $395,500, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95542?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95542 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95542?
ZIP code 95542 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 552 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95542?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95542 are: Retail trade (24), Accommodation and food services (16), Wholesale trade (5). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95542?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95542 increased by 4.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 95542?
In ZIP code 95542, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 95542?
In ZIP code 95542, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95542?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95542 is 32.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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