95556 ZIP Code — Orleans, CA

Humboldt County, California

ZIP code 95556 is located in Orleans, California, within Humboldt County. It covers approximately 167.84 square miles and serves a population of 692 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95556

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $337,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 95556 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

692

population

167.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orleans	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	692
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	167.84 sq mi
Water area	0.85 sq mi
Latitude	41.2722
Longitude	-123.5597
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	530

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	50.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	33.9%	17.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.5%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

692

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

Median household income

$27,151

Per capita income

$337,000

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

243

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

112

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	283	40.9%
18 and over	409	59.1%
65 and over	104	15.0%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77%

American Indian / Alaska Native 17.9%

Two or more races 5.1%

Group	Count	%
White	533	77%
American Indian / Alaska Native	124	17.9%
Two or more races	35	5.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	50.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	33.9%	17.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.5%	13.3%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 23.3%

$35k–$50k 3.5%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 39.6%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	23.3%
$35k–$50k	3.5%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	0.4%
$100k–$150k	39.6%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 64.6%

$500k–$1M 8.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$337,000
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.7%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	36.7%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	24.9%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	16.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	15.2%
2 bedrooms	46.0%
3 bedrooms	32.5%
4 bedrooms	1.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	9.7%
2 vehicles	72.2%
3 or more	12.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	16.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	7.9%
Wood	73.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	149	65.6%
Cohabiting couple	10	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	5	2.2%
Female householder, no spouse	63	27.8%
Households with children under 18	143	63.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	32.2%
Average household size	3.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.7%	21.2%
Married	78.0%	64.2%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	16.8%	2.2%
Divorced	0.5%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 40.9%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	106	67.1%
Elementary school	26	16.5%
High school	8	5.1%
College / grad school	18	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 53.6%

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Public administration 18.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Construction 1.0%

Information 1.0%

Manufacturing 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.2%
Service	66.1%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	2.1%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	3.6%
Government	94.8%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	20.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.3%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.5

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 4.9%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 14.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.2%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	40.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.2%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	55.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.2%
Public insurance	81.6%
No insurance	0.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	549	79.3%
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)	692	100.0%
Born in same state	692	100.0%
Born in different state	490	70.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	29	4.2%
French	29	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	95.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95556

What city is ZIP code 95556 in?

ZIP code 95556 is primarily assigned to Orleans, California.

What county is ZIP code 95556 in?

ZIP code 95556 falls within Humboldt County, California.

Is ZIP code 95556 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 95556 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95556?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95556?

The median home value in ZIP code 95556 is $337,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 95556?

ZIP code 95556 has an estimated population of 692 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 95556 in?

ZIP code 95556 observes the PST timezone.