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 Low-density area
- $43,040
- Median income Below-median income area
- $450,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95589 (Whitethorn, CA) fell -17.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 95589 covers 488.5 square miles in Whitethorn, Humboldt County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,612 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95589 reports a modest median household income of $43,040 (58% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,645. The poverty rate is 43.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $450,000 (42% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,167; owner occupancy is 71.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Humboldt County, so 95589 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 95589
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whitethorn, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95589.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
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 95589, Whitethorn, 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
1,612
Population
488.5
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95589?
52.7
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
13.5%
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?
$43,040
Median Household Income
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$23,645
Per Capita Income
43.5%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95589 ranks among California ZIPs
Whitethorn, 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)
$43,040 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
1,104housing units
1,104
Total Housing Units
574
Occupied Units
530
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$450,000
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 95589 vs 95560 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95560 | Redway, CA | 1,648 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95589, 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 (1,612 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 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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