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Humboldt County
Bayside, CA
95524
95524 ZIP Code — Bayside, CA
Humboldt County, California
ZIP code 95524 is located in
Bayside ,
California ,
within Humboldt County .
It covers approximately 8.13 square miles and serves a population of
1,700 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 707 .
About ZIP code 95524
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $558,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($78,125) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 95524 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,700
Population density
209 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
023
Geography
Land area
8.13 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.8151
Longitude
-124.0328
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
707
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.5%
50.6%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
19.6%
27.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
23.5%
17.1%
26.4%
Over $200k
11.4%
4.5%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$78,125
Median household income
$558,400
Median home value
$1,778
Median monthly rent
52.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 335 19.7% 18 and over 1,365 80.3% 65 and over 410 24.1% Median age 47.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,590 91.3% Two or more races 110 6.3% Hispanic or Latino 42 2.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.5%
50.6%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
19.6%
27.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
23.5%
17.1%
26.4%
Over $200k
11.4%
4.5%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.4% $10k–$15k 3.0% $15k–$25k 4.8% $25k–$35k 20.3% $35k–$50k 4.9% $50k–$75k 11.4% $75k–$100k 8.9% $100k–$150k 15.6% $150k–$200k 4.3% $200k+ 21.4% Median income $78,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $558,400 Median rent / month $1,778 Owner occupied 81.0% Renter occupied 19.0% Vacant 5.3% Single-family detached 94.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.9% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.78
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 7.5% 1990–1999 4.1% 1980–1989 12.2% 1970–1979 12.8% 1960–1969 20.9% 1950–1959 28.1% 1940–1949 1.1% 1939 or earlier 13.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.0% 1 bedroom 3.3% 2 bedrooms 26.3% 3 bedrooms 43.5% 4 bedrooms 21.5% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 19.0% 2 vehicles 47.3% 3 or more 33.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 61.4% Electricity 6.5% Propane / LP gas 5.1% Wood 27.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 378 60.0% Cohabiting couple 23 3.7% Male householder, no spouse 168 26.7% Female householder, no spouse 61 9.7% Households with children under 18 186 29.5% Households with seniors (65+) 243 38.6% Average household size 2.69
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.3% 27.4% Married 57.4% 59.8% Separated 3.3% 0.0% Widowed 0.1% 2.5% Divorced 12.8% 10.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
30.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.1% Bachelor's or higher 52.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 4.9% Kindergarten 29 7.1% Elementary school 186 45.6% High school 49 12.0% College / grad school 124 30.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.5%
Public administration
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Professional & management
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 59.7% Service 7.7% Sales & office 19.4% Natural resources & construction 11.5% Production & transportation 1.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 53.5% Government 25.0% Self-employed 20.5% Unpaid family workers 1.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.4% Carpool 8.0% Public transit 2.3% Walk 2.7% Work from home 14.1% Other means 3.5% Avg commute (minutes) 18.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.6% Retirement income 23.5% Supplemental Security 1.3% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 7.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.7% High blood pressure 31.5% High cholesterol 33.3% Diabetes 9.8% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 26.3% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.0% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 16.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.3% Depression 18.7% Fair or poor health 13.0% Poor mental health 13.9% Poor physical health 10.5% No health insurance 6.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.4% Visited dentist 69.0% Cholesterol screening 93.0% Teeth loss 9.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 81 5.9%
Disability % Any disability 9.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 11.2% 65 and over 12.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.2% Public insurance 44.3% No insurance 4.5% Uninsured under 19 1.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,654 97.3% Spanish 3 0.2% Other Indo-European 3 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,636 96.2% Born in same state 1,630 95.9% Born in different state 1,017 59.8% Foreign born 6 0.4% Naturalized citizen 64 3.8% Not a US citizen 61 95.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 238 14% Italian 91 5.4% Arab 65 3.8% Polish 57 3.4%
Ancestry Count % German 23 1.4% English 10 0.6% Dutch 9 0.5% Irish 4 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.1% Internet access 97.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95524
What city is ZIP code 95524 in?
ZIP code 95524 is primarily assigned to Bayside, California.
What county is ZIP code 95524 in?
ZIP code 95524 falls within Humboldt County, California.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 95524?
52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 95524 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 95524 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95524?
The median home value in ZIP code 95524 is $558,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 95524?
ZIP code 95524 has an estimated population of 1,700 residents, with a density of 209 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 95524 in?
ZIP code 95524 observes the PST timezone.
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