Whitethorn, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95589

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

1,612
3/sq mi
$43,040
Median income
$450,000
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Whitethorn pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95589 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95589 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 488.5 square miles in Whitethorn, Humboldt County, California. The area is home to 1,612 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 95589 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95589 sits at $43,040 (58% below the California average), while per-capita income is $23,645. The poverty rate stands at 43.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $450,000 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $1,167 per month, and 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95589 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.7, 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 95589 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 95589

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95589.

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 95589, Whitethorn, 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

1,612

Population

488.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95589?

52.7

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

13.5%

Foreign-Born

White 72.3%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%

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?

$43,040

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$23,645

Per Capita Income

43.5%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95589 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,040 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,104

Total Housing Units

574

Occupied Units

530

Vacant Units

1.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$450,000

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,167

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 95589, employing approximately 109 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,616,000.

31

Businesses

109

Employees

$4.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 29.0%
Accommodation and food services 7 22.6%
Retail trade 4 12.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 9.7%

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
95560 Redway, CA 1,648 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95589 in?
ZIP code 95589 (Whitethorn) 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 95589?
ZIP code 95589 in Whitethorn, CA has a population of 1,612 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95589?
The median household income in ZIP 95589 is $43,040, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95589?
The median home value in ZIP 95589 is $450,000, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95589?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95589 is White at 72.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95589?
ZIP code 95589 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 109 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95589?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95589 are: Construction (9), Accommodation and food services (7), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95589?
In ZIP code 95589, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 95589?
In ZIP code 95589, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95589?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95589 is 43.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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