Orleans, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95556

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

605
2/sq mi
$311,300
Median home value
44.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orleans pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95556 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95556 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 355.9 square miles in Orleans, Humboldt County, California. The area is home to 605 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 95556 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95556 sits at , while per-capita income is $31,484. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $311,300 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $848 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95556 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Humboldt County, so you can benchmark 95556 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 95556, Orleans, 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

605

Population

355.9

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95556?

33.1

Median Age

31.4%

Male

68.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 75.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 22.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$31,484

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.4%

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

What does housing look like?

377

Total Housing Units

333

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$311,300

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$848

Median Rent

2005

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 95556, employing approximately 43 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,192,000.

6

Businesses

43

Employees

$2.2M

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 Code City Population Distance
95546 Hoopa, CA 3,494 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95556 in?
ZIP code 95556 (Orleans) 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 95556?
ZIP code 95556 in Orleans, CA has a population of 605 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95556?
The median home value in ZIP 95556 is $311,300, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95556?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95556 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95556?
ZIP code 95556 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 43 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95556?
In ZIP code 95556, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.4% 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 95556?
In ZIP code 95556, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95556?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95556 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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