95525 ZIP Code — Blue Lake, CA

Humboldt County, California

ZIP code 95525 is located in Blue Lake, California, within Humboldt County. It covers approximately 92.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,358 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95525

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $429,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

The gap between median ($59,028) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 95525 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,358

population

92.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95525 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95525

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blue Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95521 Arcata (11.2 mi) 95573 Willow Creek (11.5 mi) 95524 Bayside (11.9 mi) 95550 Korbel (13.4 mi) 95570 Trinidad (17.3 mi) 95501 Eureka (17.7 mi) 95503 Eureka (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,358
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	92.72 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	40.9262
Longitude	-123.8583
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	530

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.9%	50.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	17.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	8.2%	4.5%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,358

Population

People per sq mi

56.7

Median age

$59,028

Median household income

$42,697

Per capita income

$429,900

Median home value

$1,240

Median monthly rent

58.0%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

18.6%

Unemployment

542

Housing units

36.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

134

25–34

115

35–44

45–54

55–59

140

60–64

120

152

65–74

131

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	148	10.9%
18 and over	1,210	89.1%
65 and over	377	27.8%
Median age	56.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.6%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Other race 4.1%

Asian 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,079	76%
American Indian / Alaska Native	94	6.6%
Two or more races	91	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	62	4.4%
Other race	58	4.1%
Asian	36	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.9%	50.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	17.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	8.2%	4.5%	13.3%

Under $10k 10.9%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.9%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	12.9%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$59,028

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k–$300k 3.8%

$300k–$500k 50.6%

$500k–$1M 30.9%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$429,900
Median rent / month	$1,240
Owner occupied	58.0%
Renter occupied	42.0%
Vacant	17.8%
Single-family detached	66.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.9%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	25.4%
1960–1969	15.0%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	26.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	4.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.7%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.3%
Electricity	9.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Wood	30.5%
No fuel used	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	294	43.2%
Cohabiting couple	73	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	175	25.7%
Female householder, no spouse	139	20.4%
Households with children under 18	77	11.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	298	43.8%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	18.7%
Married	42.6%	56.1%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	5.9%	1.1%
Divorced	13.1%	24.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 25.5%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	36.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	8.4%
Kindergarten	2	1.0%
Elementary school	58	28.7%
High school	15	7.4%
College / grad school	110	54.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Professional & management 14.8%

Construction 14.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Public administration 11.3%

Retail trade 5.5%

Other services 5.3%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	29.5%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	3.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	42.0%
Carpool	18.9%
Public transit	3.5%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	24.2%
Other means	6.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 40.9%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	36.9%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.2%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	53.1%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,286	94.7%
Spanish	13	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	13	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,292	95.1%
Born in same state	1,289	94.9%
Born in different state	936	68.9%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	66	4.9%
Not a US citizen	5	7.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	191	14.1%
French	165	12.2%
Arab	48	3.5%
English	39	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	25	1.8%
Irish	5	0.4%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.1%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95525

What city is ZIP code 95525 in?

ZIP code 95525 is primarily assigned to Blue Lake, California.

What county is ZIP code 95525 in?

ZIP code 95525 falls within Humboldt County, California.

Does ZIP code 95525 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 95525 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95525?

22% of residents in ZIP code 95525 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 95525 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 95525 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95525?

The median home value in ZIP code 95525 is $429,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 95525 in?

ZIP code 95525 observes the PST timezone.