95548 ZIP Code — Klamath, CA

Del Norte County, California

ZIP code 95548 is located in Klamath, California, within Del Norte County. It covers approximately 55.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,034 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95548

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 $240,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,276. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 95548 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,034

population

55.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95548 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95548

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95548. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Klamath	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95531 Crescent City (12.3 mi) 95532 Crescent City (13.1 mi) 95555 Orick (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,034
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	55.84 sq mi
Water area	1.66 sq mi
Latitude	41.6117
Longitude	-124.0362
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	67.0%	50.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	18.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,034

Population

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$48,276

Median household income

$23,641

Per capita income

$240,900

Median home value

$963

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

27.3%

Poverty rate

18.2%

Unemployment

488

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	232	22.4%
18 and over	802	77.6%
65 and over	290	28.0%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 31%

Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

Two or more races 8%

Other race 5.9%

Black or African American 2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	498	43.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	353	31%
Hispanic or Latino	105	9.2%
Two or more races	91	8%
Other race	67	5.9%
Black or African American	23	2%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.0%	50.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	18.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 24.1%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	24.1%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$48,276

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 27.0%

$300k–$500k 19.0%

$500k–$1M 13.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$240,900
Median rent / month	$963
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	33.0%
Single-family detached	60.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	25.4%
1970–1979	26.7%
1960–1969	15.4%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	4.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	36.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Fuel oil	16.8%
Wood	39.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	144	37.7%
Cohabiting couple	28	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	100	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	110	28.8%
Households with children under 18	123	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	216	56.5%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	21.0%
Married	37.7%	37.4%
Separated	11.6%	3.3%
Widowed	12.1%	19.0%
Divorced	10.7%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 34.3%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	4.3%
Kindergarten	4	1.9%
Elementary school	123	58.6%
High school	50	23.8%
College / grad school	24	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 21.8%

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Professional & management 9.7%

Construction 4.8%

Retail trade 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	34.3%
Government	42.3%
Self-employed	23.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.5%
Carpool	20.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	21.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 27.3%

Under 18 years 45.5%

18 and over 21.5%

Married-couple families 11.8%

Female-led households 38.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.9%
Retirement income	35.6%
Supplemental Security	18.1%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.3%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	51.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.5%
Public insurance	82.0%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	997	96.4%
Spanish	11	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	1.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,013	98.0%
Born in same state	1,007	97.4%
Born in different state	695	67.2%
Foreign born	6	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	21	2.0%
Not a US citizen	7	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	144	13.9%
French	106	10.3%
Arab	33	3.2%
Polish	11	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	5	0.5%
German	3	0.3%
English	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95548

What city is ZIP code 95548 in?

ZIP code 95548 is primarily assigned to Klamath, California.

What county is ZIP code 95548 in?

ZIP code 95548 falls within Del Norte County, California.

Does ZIP code 95548 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 95548 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 95548 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 95548 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95548?

27% of residents in ZIP code 95548 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95548?

12% 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 95548 in?

ZIP code 95548 observes the PST timezone.