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
$47,258
Median income
$388,100
Median home value
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 311.4 square miles in Willow Creek, Humboldt County, California. The area is home to 1,744 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 95573 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95573 sits at $47,258 (54% below the California average), while per-capita income is $30,923. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $388,100 (50% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95573 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.7, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 95573 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 95573

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95573.

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 95573, Willow Creek, 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

1,744

Population

311.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95573?

60.7

Median Age

59.8%

Male

40.2%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 78.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 9.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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

$30,923

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95573 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,258 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,031

Total Housing Units

618

Occupied Units

413

Vacant Units

1.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.1%
Renter 37.9%

$388,100

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

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.

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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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