95542 ZIP Code — Garberville, CA

Humboldt County, California

ZIP code 95542 is located in Garberville, California, within Humboldt County. It covers approximately 219.53 square miles and serves a population of 2,862 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95542

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $393,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $36,472. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 95542 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,862

population

219.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95542 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95542

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garberville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95560 Redway (1.1 mi) 95554 Myers Flat (9.2 mi) 95589 Whitethorn (10.7 mi) 95511 Alderpoint (14.5 mi) 95569 Redcrest (14.9 mi) 95514 Blocksburg (17.4 mi) 95558 Petrolia (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,862
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	219.53 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	40.1315
Longitude	-123.8967
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	74.3%	50.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	17.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.5%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,862

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$36,472

Median household income

$25,014

Per capita income

$393,200

Median home value

$1,187

Median monthly rent

52.3%

Home ownership

35.1%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

928

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

101

15–19

107

20–24

127

25–34

135

171

35–44

181

242

45–54

258

55–59

109

60–64

115

239

65–74

254

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	454	15.9%
18 and over	2,408	84.1%
65 and over	673	23.5%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.8%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,547	83.8%
Two or more races	195	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	179	5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	76	2.5%
Other race	37	1.2%
Asian	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.3%	50.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	17.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.5%	13.3%

Under $10k 10.7%

$10k–$15k 14.8%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 30.6%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.7%
$10k–$15k	14.8%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	30.6%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$36,472

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 43.3%

$500k–$1M 27.0%

$1M+ 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$393,200
Median rent / month	$1,187
Owner occupied	52.3%
Renter occupied	47.7%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	69.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	24.1%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	37.3%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.8%
1 vehicle	40.4%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	16.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.7%
Electricity	17.6%
Propane / LP gas	20.0%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	37.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	441	34.6%
Cohabiting couple	38	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	407	31.9%
Female householder, no spouse	390	30.6%
Households with children under 18	320	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	458	35.9%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.9%	30.6%
Married	40.9%	34.3%
Separated	2.4%	0.0%
Widowed	6.1%	10.9%
Divorced	10.6%	24.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 23.7%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	7.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	238	51.2%
High school	64	13.8%
College / grad school	127	27.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 30.7%

Retail trade 17.0%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Construction 13.9%

Professional & management 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Other services 5.2%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	30.2%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	19.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.4%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	17.4%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.3

Poverty

All people 35.1%

Under 18 years 43.2%

18 and over 33.6%

Married-couple families 24.3%

Female-led households 64.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.4%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	175	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	14.1%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.6%
Public insurance	66.7%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,710	94.7%
Spanish	9	0.3%
Other Indo-European	9	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,792	97.6%
Born in same state	2,762	96.5%
Born in different state	2,080	72.7%
Foreign born	30	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	70	2.4%
Not a US citizen	47	67.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	436	15.2%
French	388	13.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	202	7.1%
Italian	140	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95542

What city is ZIP code 95542 in?

ZIP code 95542 is primarily assigned to Garberville, California.

What county is ZIP code 95542 in?

ZIP code 95542 falls within Humboldt County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95542?

35% of residents in ZIP code 95542 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 95542 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 95542 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95542?

The median home value in ZIP code 95542 is $393,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 95542?

The median household income in ZIP code 95542 is $36,472, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 95542 in?

ZIP code 95542 observes the PST timezone.