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Humboldt County
Miranda, CA
95553
95553 ZIP Code — Miranda, CA
Humboldt County, California
ZIP code 95553 is located in
Miranda ,
California ,
within Humboldt County .
It covers approximately 70.16 square miles and serves a population of
1,037 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 707 .
About ZIP code 95553
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $43,716. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 42%.
Overall, ZIP code 95553 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,037
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
023
Geography
Land area
70.16 sq mi
Water area
0.16 sq mi
Latitude
40.2176
Longitude
-123.8655
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
707
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.2%
50.6%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
21.8%
27.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
24.1%
17.1%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.5%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$43,716
Median household income
$1,123
Median monthly rent
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 265 25.6% 18 and over 772 74.4% 65 and over 280 27.0% Median age 34.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 711 59.6% Two or more races 170 14.2% Hispanic or Latino 156 13.1% Other race 156 13.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.2%
50.6%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
21.8%
27.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
24.1%
17.1%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.5%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 13.4% $10k–$15k 8.8% $15k–$25k 8.0% $25k–$35k 8.8% $35k–$50k 16.0% $50k–$75k 15.2% $75k–$100k 10.3% $100k–$150k 19.6% Median income $43,716
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $1,123 Owner occupied 66.2% Renter occupied 33.8% Vacant 23.3% Single-family detached 48.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 37.9% Median rooms 3.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.19
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 25.7% 2000–2009 7.3% 1990–1999 12.6% 1980–1989 7.9% 1970–1979 12.1% 1960–1969 6.1% 1950–1959 4.9% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 23.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 13.6% 1 bedroom 33.0% 2 bedrooms 34.0% 3 bedrooms 9.9% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 9.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.0% 1 vehicle 19.1% 2 vehicles 46.4% 3 or more 26.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 34.5% Propane / LP gas 19.8% Wood 45.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 105 27.1% Cohabiting couple 70 18.0% Male householder, no spouse 151 38.9% Female householder, no spouse 62 16.0% Households with children under 18 66 17.0% Households with seniors (65+) 230 59.3% Average household size 2.64
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 44.9% 46.8% Married 29.3% 34.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 7.6% Divorced 25.7% 11.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.1% Bachelor's or higher 30.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 37 14.1% Elementary school 196 74.5% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 30 11.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
34.5%
Professional & management
18.8%
Agriculture & mining
14.1%
Public administration
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Education & healthcare
3.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 49.3% Service 44.0% Sales & office 6.6% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 41.9% Government 24.9% Self-employed 33.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 51.5% Carpool 8.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 14.1% Work from home 26.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 15.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
44.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.8% Retirement income 33.0% Supplemental Security 9.5% Cash public assistance 7.7% Food stamps / SNAP 7.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.9% High blood pressure 33.5% High cholesterol 33.6% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 27.9% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.3% Binge drinking 18.7% No physical activity 21.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.1% Depression 20.4% Fair or poor health 17.7% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.6% Visited dentist 60.4% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 14.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 65 8.4%
Disability % Any disability 42.2% Under 18 66.8% 18–64 years 22.8% 65 and over 53.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 37.1% Public insurance 65.7% No insurance 8.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,005 96.9% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 985 95.0% Born in same state 949 91.5% Born in different state 505 48.7% Foreign born 36 3.5% Naturalized citizen 52 5.0% Not a US citizen 52 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 140 13.5% French 69 6.7%
Ancestry Count % German 37 3.6% Arab 31 3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.4% Internet access 92.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95553
What city is ZIP code 95553 in?
ZIP code 95553 is primarily assigned to Miranda, California.
What county is ZIP code 95553 in?
ZIP code 95553 falls within Humboldt County, California.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95553?
42% of residents in ZIP code 95553 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 95553 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 95553 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 95553 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 95553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 95553?
The median household income in ZIP code 95553 is $43,716, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 95553 in?
ZIP code 95553 observes the PST timezone.
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