PlainZIP

Myers Flat, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95554

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

533
4/sq mi
$33,125
Median income
$594,800
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Myers Flat pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95554 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95554 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Myers Flat, Humboldt County, California, home to just 533 residents across 130.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95554 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,125 (67% below the California average), while per-capita income is $12,380. Local economic indicators show a 81.3% poverty rate alongside 36.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $594,800 (23% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 95554, plus 6 more within Humboldt County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 95554, Myers Flat, 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

533

Population

130.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95554?

28.6

Median Age

63.0%

Male

37.0%

Female

21.2%

Foreign-Born

White 47.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%

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?

$33,125

Median Household Income

-67% vs state

$12,380

Per Capita Income

81.3%

Poverty Rate

36.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95554 ranks nationally

Myers Flat, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$33,125 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

167

Total Housing Units

137

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$594,800

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 95554, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $694,000.

5

Businesses

19

Employees

$694K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 95554 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 95554 ranks #3 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 95554 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 95554 ranks #2 of 3 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
95553 Miranda, CA 1,062 6.0 mi
95569 Redcrest, CA 361 6.6 mi
95559 Phillipsville, CA 182 7.2 mi
95514 Blocksburg, CA 254 7.5 mi
95560 Redway, CA 1,648 8.6 mi
95571 Weott, CA 271 7.1 mi

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Eureka, CA
Pop: 24,152
95501 standard
Eureka, CA
Pop: 23,976
95521 standard
Arcata, CA
Pop: 20,199
95519 standard
Mckinleyville, CA
Pop: 17,432
95540 standard
Fortuna, CA
Pop: 13,657
95546 standard
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Pop: 3,494

Related Areas

Humboldt County Myers Flat, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95554 in? ▼
ZIP code 95554 (Myers Flat) 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 95554? ▼
ZIP code 95554 in Myers Flat, CA has a population of 533 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95554? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95554 is $33,125, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95554? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95554 is $594,800, which is 114% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95554? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95554 is White at 47.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95554? ▼
ZIP code 95554 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95554? ▼
In ZIP code 95554, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 95554? ▼
In ZIP code 95554, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95554? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95554 is 81.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.