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Humboldt County
Kneeland, CA
95549
95549 ZIP Code — Kneeland, CA
Humboldt County, California
ZIP code 95549 is located in
Kneeland ,
California ,
within Humboldt County .
It covers approximately 138.76 square miles and serves a population of
1,140 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 707 .
About ZIP code 95549
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $639,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($81,554) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 95549 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,140
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
023
Geography
Land area
138.76 sq mi
Water area
0.09 sq mi
Latitude
40.6559
Longitude
-123.8912
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
707
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.7%
50.6%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
46.2%
27.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
17.1%
26.4%
Over $200k
14.2%
4.5%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$81,554
Median household income
$639,300
Median home value
$1,889
Median monthly rent
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 270 23.7% 18 and over 870 76.3% 65 and over 159 13.9% Median age 36.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 969 84.5% Two or more races 138 12% Asian 15 1.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 12 1% Hispanic or Latino 7 0.6% Other race 5 0.4% Black or African American 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.7%
50.6%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
46.2%
27.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
17.1%
26.4%
Over $200k
14.2%
4.5%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 7.3% $25k–$35k 1.6% $35k–$50k 8.6% $50k–$75k 19.9% $75k–$100k 18.8% $100k–$150k 15.1% $150k–$200k 3.0% $200k+ 21.0% Median income $81,554
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $639,300 Median rent / month $1,889 Owner occupied 79.0% Renter occupied 21.0% Vacant 10.1% Single-family detached 92.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.3% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.88
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.4% 2000–2009 19.1% 1990–1999 16.9% 1980–1989 12.6% 1970–1979 16.4% 1960–1969 0.7% 1950–1959 16.2% 1940–1949 11.6% 1939 or earlier 3.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.0% 1 bedroom 8.0% 2 bedrooms 24.4% 3 bedrooms 50.2% 4 bedrooms 12.6% 5+ bedrooms 3.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 10.2% 2 vehicles 31.5% 3 or more 58.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.3% Electricity 3.2% Propane / LP gas 18.3% Fuel oil 0.5% Wood 69.9% Solar 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 179 48.1% Cohabiting couple 61 16.4% Male householder, no spouse 65 17.5% Female householder, no spouse 67 18.0% Households with children under 18 141 37.9% Households with seniors (65+) 145 39.0% Average household size 3.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.9% 24.9% Married 52.8% 57.1% Separated 0.9% 0.0% Widowed 1.1% 9.0% Divorced 9.3% 9.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.9% Bachelor's or higher 39.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 3.3% Kindergarten 28 11.7% Elementary school 111 46.3% High school 21 8.8% College / grad school 72 30.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
18.9%
Education & healthcare
15.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.9%
Agriculture & mining
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Public administration
3.7%
Finance & real estate
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.6% Service 15.0% Sales & office 14.3% Natural resources & construction 10.5% Production & transportation 18.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.1% Government 14.1% Self-employed 14.1% Unpaid family workers 0.8%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.0% Carpool 5.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.4% Work from home 15.1% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 29.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.8% Retirement income 22.0% Supplemental Security 1.3% Cash public assistance 0.5% Food stamps / SNAP 5.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.1% High blood pressure 29.8% High cholesterol 32.8% Diabetes 9.1% Heart disease 6.1% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 24.1% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 6.6% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.2% Binge drinking 19.7% No physical activity 15.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.6% Depression 18.8% Fair or poor health 12.1% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 9.9% No health insurance 6.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.0% Visited dentist 69.5% Cholesterol screening 92.8% Teeth loss 8.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 28 3.2%
Disability % Any disability 8.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 5.2% 65 and over 34.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.4% Public insurance 32.4% No insurance 10.0% Uninsured under 19 5.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,032 90.5% Spanish 13 1.3% Other Indo-European 13 1.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,108 97.2% Born in same state 1,083 95.0% Born in different state 878 77.0% Foreign born 25 2.2% Naturalized citizen 32 2.8% Not a US citizen 13 40.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 241 21.1% French 163 14.3% English 102 8.9%
Ancestry Count % Arab 23 2% Polish 21 1.8% Dutch 8 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.6% Internet access 98.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95549
What city is ZIP code 95549 in?
ZIP code 95549 is primarily assigned to Kneeland, California.
What county is ZIP code 95549 in?
ZIP code 95549 falls within Humboldt County, California.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95549?
18% of residents in ZIP code 95549 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95549?
The median home value in ZIP code 95549 is $639,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 95549?
ZIP code 95549 has an estimated population of 1,140 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 95549?
The median household income in ZIP code 95549 is $81,554, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 95549 in?
ZIP code 95549 observes the PST timezone.
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