95526 ZIP Code — Bridgeville, CA

Humboldt County, California

ZIP code 95526 is located in Bridgeville, California, within Humboldt County. It covers approximately 126.16 square miles and serves a population of 638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95526

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $322,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($45,833) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. 31% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 95526 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

638
population
126.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95526 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95526

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Bridgeville Acceptable
Bridgeville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
95514 Blocksburg (8.3 mi) 95514 Blocksburg (8.3 mi) 95552 Mad River (13.1 mi) 95552 Mad River (13.1 mi) 95569 Redcrest (14.2 mi) 95569 Redcrest (14.2 mi) 95511 Alderpoint (16.5 mi) 95511 Alderpoint (16.5 mi) 95528 Carlotta (17.5 mi) 95528 Carlotta (17.5 mi) 95554 Myers Flat (17.7 mi) 95554 Myers Flat (17.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 638
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 023
Geography
Land area 126.16 sq mi
Water area 0.17 sq mi
Latitude 40.4114
Longitude -123.6178
Timezone Pacific (PT)
Area code 707
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.4% 50.6% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 26.2% 27.7% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 6.2% 17.1% 26.4%
Over $200k 2.3% 4.5% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

638
Population
5
People per sq mi
41.7
Median age
$45,833
Median household income
$30,045
Per capita income
$322,400
Median home value
$810
Median monthly rent
68.1%
Home ownership
36.0%
Poverty rate
13.2%
Unemployment
340
Housing units
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
19
Under 5
20
8
5–9
9
19
10–14
19
30
15–19
30
48
25–34
49
43
35–44
43
35
45–54
36
43
55–59
44
15
60–64
15
36
65–74
36
20
75–84
21
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813320.8%
18 and over50579.2%
65 and over11317.7%
Median age41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.9%
Two or more races 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7%
Other race 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
GroupCount%
White50072.9%
Two or more races10915.9%
Hispanic or Latino487%
Other race202.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.9%
Asian30.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.4% 50.6% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 26.2% 27.7% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 6.2% 17.1% 26.4%
Over $200k 2.3% 4.5% 13.3%
Under $10k 13.9%
$10k–$15k 4.6%
$15k–$25k 3.7%
$25k–$35k 15.7%
$35k–$50k 15.7%
$50k–$75k 16.2%
$75k–$100k 10.2%
$100k–$150k 5.1%
$150k–$200k 8.8%
$200k+ 6.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k13.9%
$10k–$15k4.6%
$15k–$25k3.7%
$25k–$35k15.7%
$35k–$50k15.7%
$50k–$75k16.2%
$75k–$100k10.2%
$100k–$150k5.1%
$150k–$200k8.8%
$200k+6.0%
Median income$45,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%
$100k–$150k 11.6%
$150k–$200k 3.4%
$200k–$300k 22.4%
$300k–$500k 28.6%
$500k–$1M 15.0%
$1M+ 10.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$322,400
Median rent / month$810
Owner occupied68.1%
Renter occupied31.9%
Vacant47.2%
Single-family detached67.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes28.1%
Median rooms4.1
Avg household size (owned)1.70

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.1%
2000–20097.1%
1990–199915.6%
1980–198915.9%
1970–197923.5%
1960–196914.2%
1950–195913.7%
1940–19493.4%
1939 or earlier1.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)9.5%
1 bedroom21.0%
2 bedrooms40.6%
3 bedrooms25.4%
4 bedrooms2.7%
5+ bedrooms0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle15.3%
2 vehicles66.7%
3 or more18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.6%
Electricity3.2%
Propane / LP gas12.5%
Fuel oil7.4%
Wood70.4%
No fuel used1.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8539.4%
Cohabiting couple198.8%
Male householder, no spouse7836.1%
Female householder, no spouse3415.7%
Households with children under 184219.4%
Households with seniors (65+)8438.9%
Average household size2.95

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married48.8%31.4%
Married35.6%38.4%
Separated4.2%0.0%
Widowed8.3%18.0%
Divorced3.1%12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%
Some HS, no diploma 7.0%
HS graduate 30.6%
Some college, no degree 32.2%
Associate's degree 15.5%
Bachelor's degree 8.9%
Graduate / professional 2.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.7%
Bachelor's or higher11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool43.5%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school5246.0%
High school3934.5%
College / grad school1815.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%
Construction 23.7%
Retail trade 16.5%
Professional & management 9.8%
Other services 8.5%
Agriculture & mining 8.0%
Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.5%
Service17.4%
Sales & office11.2%
Natural resources & construction24.6%
Production & transportation13.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector54.0%
Government26.8%
Self-employed18.3%
Unpaid family workers0.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.0%
Carpool15.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk7.1%
Work from home2.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)20.6

Poverty

All people 36.0%
Under 18 years 59.3%
18 and over 30.3%
Married-couple families 20.0%
Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.0%
Retirement income13.4%
Supplemental Security8.8%
Cash public assistance9.3%
Food stamps / SNAP6.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.9%
High blood pressure32.4%
High cholesterol32.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis26.4%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.5%
Binge drinking19.6%
No physical activity19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.3%
Depression20.2%
Fair or poor health15.8%
Poor mental health15.9%
Poor physical health12.2%
No health insurance9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.3%
Visited dentist62.5%
Cholesterol screening91.1%
Teeth loss11.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5210.3%
Disability%
Any disability25.2%
Under 189.8%
18–64 years25.0%
65 and over44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance44.4%
Public insurance64.3%
No insurance4.1%
Uninsured under 191.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only59993.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)63599.5%
Born in same state63599.5%
Born in different state44770.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen30.5%
Not a US citizen3100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian9014.1%
French274.2%
Arab101.6%
AncestryCount%
English71.1%
Polish50.8%
Norwegian30.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.9%
Internet access89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95526

What city is ZIP code 95526 in?

ZIP code 95526 is primarily assigned to Bridgeville, California.

What county is ZIP code 95526 in?

ZIP code 95526 falls within Humboldt County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95526?

36% of residents in ZIP code 95526 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95526?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 95526 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 95526 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95526?

The median home value in ZIP code 95526 is $322,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 95526 in?

ZIP code 95526 observes the PST timezone.

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