95550 ZIP Code — Korbel, CA

Humboldt County, California

ZIP code 95550 is located in Korbel, California, within Humboldt County. It covers approximately 135.75 square miles and serves a population of 213 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95550

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $738,600. Renters make up the majority at 74%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $96,336. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

213
population
135.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95550 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95550

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City Status
Korbel Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
95524 Bayside (13.4 mi) 95525 Blue Lake (13.4 mi) 95521 Arcata (14.4 mi) 95503 Eureka (15.8 mi) 95573 Willow Creek (17.5 mi) 95501 Eureka (19 mi) 95528 Carlotta (19.3 mi) 95547 Hydesville (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 213
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 023
Geography
Land area 135.75 sq mi
Water area 0.21 sq mi
Latitude 40.7373
Longitude -123.7986
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 26.6% 50.6% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 50.6% 27.7% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 17.1% 26.4%
Over $200k 1.3% 4.5% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

213
Population
2
People per sq mi
28.9
Median age
$96,336
Median household income
$40,336
Per capita income
$738,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
25.8%
Home ownership
4.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
48
Housing units
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
15
Under 5
7
62
25–34
31
11
35–44
5
28
45–54
14
5
55–59
2
15
65–74
7
7
75–84
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182210.3%
18 and over19189.7%
65 and over3315.5%
Median age28.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.5%
Two or more races 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
GroupCount%
White16262.5%
Two or more races5119.7%
Hispanic or Latino4617.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 26.6% 50.6% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 50.6% 27.7% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 17.1% 26.4%
Over $200k 1.3% 4.5% 13.3%
Under $10k 6.7%
$10k–$15k 1.1%
$15k–$25k 6.7%
$25k–$35k 2.2%
$35k–$50k 1.1%
$50k–$75k 14.6%
$75k–$100k 32.6%
$100k–$150k 29.2%
$200k+ 5.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.7%
$10k–$15k1.1%
$15k–$25k6.7%
$25k–$35k2.2%
$35k–$50k1.1%
$50k–$75k14.6%
$75k–$100k32.6%
$100k–$150k29.2%
$200k+5.6%
Median income$96,336

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 4.3%
$500k–$1M 78.3%
$1M+ 17.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$738,600
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied25.8%
Renter occupied74.2%
Vacant21.9%
Single-family detached94.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.3%
Median rooms4.5
Avg household size (owned)2.52

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20199.6%
2000–20090.9%
1990–199914.0%
1980–19890.9%
1970–19796.1%
1960–196917.5%
1950–19597.0%
1940–19499.6%
1939 or earlier34.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom14.0%
2 bedrooms28.1%
3 bedrooms56.1%
4 bedrooms0.0%
5+ bedrooms1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle9.0%
2 vehicles76.4%
3 or more14.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Propane / LP gas4.5%
Wood95.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2629.2%
Cohabiting couple3236.0%
Male householder, no spouse2528.1%
Female householder, no spouse66.7%
Households with children under 181011.2%
Households with seniors (65+)2325.8%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married54.2%54.9%
Married20.0%45.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed4.2%0.0%
Divorced21.7%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 11.0%
HS graduate 16.8%
Some college, no degree 30.4%
Associate's degree 0.0%
Bachelor's degree 40.3%
Graduate / professional 1.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.0%
Bachelor's or higher41.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool12.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school00.0%
High school00.0%
College / grad school3797.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.5%
Agriculture & mining 25.9%
Manufacturing 14.7%
Retail trade 14.0%
Information 4.9%
Construction 4.2%
Finance & real estate 3.5%
Professional & management 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts55.9%
Service5.6%
Sales & office3.5%
Natural resources & construction20.3%
Production & transportation14.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.6%
Government26.6%
Self-employed2.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.6%
Carpool1.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk7.7%
Work from home5.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)19.7

Poverty

All people 4.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 5.2%
Married-couple families 3.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security25.8%
Retirement income5.6%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP41.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.7%
High blood pressure27.1%
High cholesterol27.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Heart disease5.4%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis21.2%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease6.5%
Cancer5.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.4%
Binge drinking20.9%
No physical activity17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.5%
Depression20.6%
Fair or poor health13.2%
Poor mental health16.5%
Poor physical health10.3%
No health insurance8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)65.9%
Visited dentist64.8%
Cholesterol screening89.8%
Teeth loss10.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans21.0%
Disability%
Any disability8.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years5.1%
65 and over33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance55.9%
Public insurance41.8%
No insurance3.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only19189.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)20596.2%
Born in same state20596.2%
Born in different state14769.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen83.8%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French3014.1%
English2612.2%
Italian2612.2%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian115.2%
German62.8%
Polish52.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.8%
Internet access87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95550

What city is ZIP code 95550 in?

ZIP code 95550 is primarily assigned to Korbel, California.

What county is ZIP code 95550 in?

ZIP code 95550 falls within Humboldt County, California.

Is ZIP code 95550 mostly rentals?

74% of occupied units in ZIP code 95550 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95550?

The median home value in ZIP code 95550 is $738,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 95550?

ZIP code 95550 has an estimated population of 213 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 95550?

The median household income in ZIP code 95550 is $96,336, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 95550 in?

ZIP code 95550 observes the PST timezone.

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