Humboldt County, CA ZIP Codes
California (CA) · 38 ZIP codes · 35 cities
38
ZIP codes
136,310
population (2021)
+1.3%
pop change since 2010
06023
FIPS code
Humboldt County ZIP code map
About Humboldt County
Humboldt County is located in California and contains 38 ZIP codes across 35 cities and communities.
The county's population was 136,310 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.3% from 134,623 in 2010.
The timezone is Alaska Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Humboldt County is 06023.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 136,310 |
| 2010 population | 134,623 |
| Change | +1.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| FIPS code | 06023 |
| Timezone | Alaska |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Humboldt County
Alderpoint
Arcata
Bayside
Blocksburg
Blue Lake
Bridgeville
Carlotta
Cutten
Eureka
Ferndale
Fields Landing
Fortuna
Garberville
Honeydew
Hoopa
Hydesville
Kneeland
Korbel
Loleta
Mckinleyville
Miranda
Myers Flat
Orick
Orleans
Petrolia
Phillipsville
Redcrest
Redway
Rio Dell
Samoa
Scotia
Trinidad
Weott
Whitethorn
Willow Creek
ZIP codes for Humboldt County, CA (38)
Demographics & statistics
133,475
Population
39.8
Median age
$58,430
Median household income
$34,174
Per capita income
$417,797
Median home value
$925
Median monthly rent
64.2%
Home ownership
20.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unemployment
38,004
Housing units
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3,323
Under 5
3,076
3,803
5–9
3,521
3,630
10–14
3,360
4,489
15–19
4,155
6,351
20–24
5,879
9,058
25–34
8,384
8,962
35–44
8,296
7,785
45–54
7,207
3,760
55–59
3,480
5,057
60–64
4,682
8,328
65–74
7,710
3,433
75–84
3,177
1,334
85+
1,235
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25,062 | 17.3% |
| 18 and over | 108,413 | 82.7% |
| 65 and over | 25,217 | 25.2% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.7%
Two or more races
9.7%
Hispanic or Latino
8.4%
Other race
5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.7%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100,116 | 68.7% |
| Two or more races | 14,127 | 9.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,313 | 8.4% |
| Other race | 7,345 | 5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,383 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 4,389 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 1,729 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 386 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.3%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
11.7%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $58,430 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
2.7%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k–$300k
12.6%
$300k–$500k
38.0%
$500k–$1M
30.4%
$1M+
5.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $417,797 |
| Median rent / month | $925 |
| Owner occupied | 64.2% |
| Renter occupied | 35.8% |
| Vacant | 24.0% |
| Single-family detached | 77.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 31.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.0% |
| Electricity | 11.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.3% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| Wood | 42.1% |
| Solar | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 20,416 | 38.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6,725 | 15.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 11,940 | 21.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14,640 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 13,240 | 22.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17,960 | 41.9% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.1% | 31.2% |
| Married | 39.2% | 43.3% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 16.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
26.1%
Some college, no degree
31.9%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,386 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 1,662 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 11,056 | 35.6% |
| High school | 5,654 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 12,531 | 26.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Construction
14.1%
Agriculture & mining
10.5%
Retail trade
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Professional & management
8.8%
Other services
5.8%
Public administration
5.7%
Wholesale trade
5.3%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 14.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 58.6% |
| Government | 17.4% |
| Self-employed | 22.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.3% |
| Carpool | 12.8% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 4.8% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
Poverty
All people
20.4%
Under 18 years
19.2%
18 and over
19.9%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
22.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7,294 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.6% |
| 65 and over | 35.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.0% |
| Public insurance | 55.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 127,076 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 4,816 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,895 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 489 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 1,418 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 125,104 | 95.0% |
| Born in same state | 123,925 | 94.3% |
| Born in different state | 93,840 | 72.9% |
| Foreign born | 1,179 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,371 | 5.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,317 | 44.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 15,777 | 11.8% |
| Italian | 15,116 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 3,652 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 2,759 | 2.1% |
| Dutch | 2,075 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 1,966 | 1.5% |
| German | 649 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 269 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 33 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 91.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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