Willow Creek, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95573
Humboldt County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,744
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $47,258
- Median income Below-median income area
- $388,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Willow Creek pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95573 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95573 covers 311.4 square miles in Willow Creek, Humboldt County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,744 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95573 reports a modest median household income of $47,258 (54% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,923. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $388,100 (50% below the average California ZIP); owner occupancy is 62.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.7, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the California and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 95573.
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 95573
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Willow Creek, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95573.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 95573, Willow Creek, 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
1,744
Population
311.4
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95573?
60.7
Median Age
59.8%
Male
40.2%
Female
2.4%
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?
$47,258
Median Household Income
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$30,923
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95573 ranks among California ZIPs
Willow Creek, 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)
$47,258 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
1,031housing units
1,031
Total Housing Units
618
Occupied Units
413
Vacant Units
1.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$388,100
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 95573, employing approximately 255 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,061,000.
41
Businesses
255
Employees
$13.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 19.5% |
| Construction | 7 | 17.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 17.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95573, 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 (1,744 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 95573 in?
ZIP code 95573 (Willow Creek) 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 95573?
ZIP code 95573 in Willow Creek, CA has a population of 1,744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95573?
The median household income in ZIP 95573 is $47,258, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95573?
The median home value in ZIP 95573 is $388,100, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95573?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95573 is White at 78.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95573?
ZIP code 95573 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 255 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95573?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95573 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (7), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95573?
In ZIP code 95573, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.6% 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 95573?
In ZIP code 95573, approximately 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95573?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95573 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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