95547 ZIP Code — Hydesville, CA

Humboldt County, California

ZIP code 95547 is located in Hydesville, California, within Humboldt County. It covers approximately 10.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,121 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95547

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $484,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,328) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 48% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 95547 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,121

population

10.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95547 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95547

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95547. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hydesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95540 Fortuna (3.4 mi) 95562 Rio Dell (5.8 mi) 95565 Scotia (8 mi) 95536 Ferndale (9 mi) 95528 Carlotta (9.2 mi) 95503 Eureka (11.8 mi) 95551 Loleta (12.7 mi) 95501 Eureka (17.5 mi) 95564 Samoa (17.9 mi) 95569 Redcrest (18 mi) 95524 Bayside (18.5 mi) 95558 Petrolia (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,121
Population density	108 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	10.39 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.5506
Longitude	-124.0862
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	40.6%	50.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	17.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.5%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,121

Population

108

People per sq mi

57.0

Median age

$61,328

Median household income

$37,546

Per capita income

$484,700

Median home value

$1,044

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

23.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

456

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

122

60–64

112

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	162	14.5%
18 and over	959	85.5%
65 and over	262	23.4%
Median age	57.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.4%

Two or more races 5.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Asian 2.4%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	966	82.4%
Two or more races	66	5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	60	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	52	4.4%
Asian	28	2.4%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	50.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	17.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.5%	13.3%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 24.3%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	24.3%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$61,328

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 23.9%

$500k–$1M 48.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$484,700
Median rent / month	$1,044
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	32.7%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	13.2%
2 vehicles	51.0%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.6%
Electricity	10.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
Wood	33.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	233	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	25	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	129	28.0%
Female householder, no spouse	74	16.1%
Households with children under 18	94	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	169	36.7%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	18.4%
Married	44.0%	57.7%
Separated	0.5%	3.3%
Widowed	2.5%	12.8%
Divorced	28.1%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 33.1%

Associate's degree 21.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	6.8%
Kindergarten	4	1.5%
Elementary school	80	30.4%
High school	68	25.9%
College / grad school	93	35.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Agriculture & mining 18.3%

Construction 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Other services 8.6%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Professional & management 7.1%

Retail trade 6.8%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.4%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	5.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	24.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.3%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	19.8%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 23.6%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 24.5%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.7%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.6%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,096	97.8%
Spanish	26	2.4%
Other Indo-European	5	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	21	1.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,086	96.9%
Born in same state	1,086	96.9%
Born in different state	942	84.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	35	3.1%
Not a US citizen	30	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	128	11.4%
Italian	77	6.9%
Dutch	50	4.5%
Arab	28	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	0.8%
German	7	0.6%
English	7	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95547

What city is ZIP code 95547 in?

ZIP code 95547 is primarily assigned to Hydesville, California.

What county is ZIP code 95547 in?

ZIP code 95547 falls within Humboldt County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95547?

24% of residents in ZIP code 95547 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 95547 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 95547 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 95547 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 95547 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95547?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 95547 in?

ZIP code 95547 observes the PST timezone.