Redway, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95560

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

1,648
19/sq mi
$23,720
Median income
$391,500
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Redway pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95560 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95560 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 86.3 square miles in Redway, Humboldt County, California. The area is home to 1,648 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 95560 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95560 sits at $23,720 (77% below the California average), while per-capita income is $18,275. The poverty rate stands at 36.7% and the unemployment rate at 14.9%. On housing, the median home value is $391,500 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $659 per month, and 33.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95560 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Humboldt County, so you can benchmark 95560 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 95560

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95560.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 95560, Redway, 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

1,648

Population

86.3

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95560?

47.0

Median Age

36.9%

Male

63.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
African American 1.3%
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 0.7%

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?

$23,720

Median Household Income

-77% vs state

$18,275

Per Capita Income

36.7%

Poverty Rate

14.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95560 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$23,720 1st percentile higher than 1% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 35.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

883

Total Housing Units

611

Occupied Units

272

Vacant Units

1.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.6%
Renter 66.4%

$391,500

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$659

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 95560, employing approximately 463 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,167,000.

58

Businesses

463

Employees

$20.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 25.9%
Health care and social assistance 11 19.0%
Accommodation and food services 6 10.3%
Manufacturing 4 6.9%
Wholesale trade 4 6.9%
Construction 3 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.2%

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 95560 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 95560 ranks #2 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 95560 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 95560 ranks #5 of 5 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
95559 Phillipsville, CA 182 5.0 mi
95542 Garberville, CA 2,533 6.1 mi
95553 Miranda, CA 1,062 6.3 mi
95554 Myers Flat, CA 533 8.6 mi
95589 Whitethorn, CA 1,612 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95560 in?
ZIP code 95560 (Redway) 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 95560?
ZIP code 95560 in Redway, CA has a population of 1,648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95560?
The median household income in ZIP 95560 is $23,720, which is 69% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95560?
The median home value in ZIP 95560 is $391,500, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95560?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95560 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95560?
ZIP code 95560 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 463 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95560?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95560 are: Retail trade (15), Health care and social assistance (11), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95560?
In ZIP code 95560, approximately 33.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95560?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95560 is 36.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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