Rio Dell, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95562
Humboldt County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,450
- 54/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,975
- Median income Below-median income area
- $305,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rio Dell pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 54
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95562 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95562 (Rio Dell, CA) rose +17.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 325.2 in 2023 to 382.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95562 covers 63.8 square miles in Rio Dell, Humboldt County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,450 residents on file, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95562 reports a modest median household income of $42,975 (58% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,475. Unemployment is 13.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $305,000 (61% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,042; owner occupancy is 57.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Humboldt County, so 95562 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 95562
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rio Dell, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95562.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 95562, Rio Dell, 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
3,450
Population
63.8
Area (sq mi)
54
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95562?
36.0
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
4.3%
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?
$42,975
Median Household Income
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$26,475
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95562 ranks among California ZIPs
Rio Dell, 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)
$42,975 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,694housing units
1,694
Total Housing Units
1,518
Occupied Units
176
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$305,000
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$1,042
Median Rent
1977
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
+17.6%
YoY Change (2024)
382
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+282%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95562 have increased 17.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +282% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 249 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 283 |
| 2022 | +21.8% | 345 |
| 2023 | -5.8% | 325 |
| 2024 | +17.6% | 382 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 95562, employing approximately 147 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,306,000.
37
Businesses
147
Employees
$5.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 24.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 13.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 10.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.1% |
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 95562 vs 95565 →
ZIP 95562 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95540
Fortuna (95540)
13,657 residents
- 95562 3,450
Rio Dell (95562)
3,450 residents
- 95536 2,849
Ferndale (95536)
2,849 residents
- 95547 1,222
Hydesville (95547)
1,222 residents
- 95565 1,071
Scotia (95565)
1,071 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95562 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95562 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95547
Hydesville (95547)
$96,827 median income
- 95536
Ferndale (95536)
$73,375 median income
- 95540
Fortuna (95540)
$63,695 median income
- 95565
Scotia (95565)
$57,083 median income
- 95562
Rio Dell (95562)
$42,975 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95562 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95562, 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 (3,450 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 95562 in?
ZIP code 95562 (Rio Dell) 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 95562?
ZIP code 95562 in Rio Dell, CA has a population of 3,450 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95562?
The median household income in ZIP 95562 is $42,975, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95562?
The median home value in ZIP 95562 is $305,000, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95562?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95562 is White at 63.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95562?
ZIP code 95562 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95562?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95562 are: Retail trade (9), Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95562?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95562 increased by 17.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 282%. 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 95562?
In ZIP code 95562, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 95562?
In ZIP code 95562, approximately 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95562?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95562 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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