95551 ZIP Code — Loleta, CA
Humboldt County, California
ZIP code 95551 is located in Loleta, California, within Humboldt County. It covers approximately 42.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,789 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.
About ZIP code 95551
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 $474,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $83,661. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,789
population
42.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95551 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95551
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95551. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Loleta | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
95564 Samoa (7.9 mi)
95503 Eureka (8.3 mi)
95540 Fortuna (9.4 mi)
95501 Eureka (9.4 mi)
95547 Hydesville (12.7 mi)
95536 Ferndale (14.3 mi)
95524 Bayside (14.5 mi)
95562 Rio Dell (15.2 mi)
95521 Arcata (15.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,789 |
| Population density | 42 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 42.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 7.84 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6859 |
| Longitude | -124.2510 |
| 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 | 41.3% | 50.6% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.6% | 27.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 17.1% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 4.5% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
1,789
Population
42
People per sq mi
34.9
Median age
$83,661
Median household income
$34,746
Per capita income
$474,100
Median home value
$1,224
Median monthly rent
53.7%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
11.9%
Unemployment
413
Housing units
36.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10
Under 5
8
25
5–9
21
49
10–14
40
181
15–19
150
125
20–24
104
101
25–34
83
72
35–44
60
179
45–54
148
84
55–59
69
26
60–64
21
99
65–74
82
27
75–84
22
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 255 | 14.3% |
| 18 and over | 1,534 | 85.7% |
| 65 and over | 233 | 13.0% |
| Median age | 34.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.9%
Two or more races
10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
8.1%
Hispanic or Latino
7%
Other race
2.5%
Black or African American
2.2%
Asian
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,324 | 68.9% |
| Two or more races | 197 | 10.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 155 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 134 | 7% |
| Other race | 49 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 22 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.3% | 50.6% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.6% | 27.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 17.1% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 4.5% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
10.9%
$25k–$35k
11.5%
$35k–$50k
5.3%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
11.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 11.3% |
| Median income | $83,661 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
7.0%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k–$300k
5.7%
$300k–$500k
31.2%
$500k–$1M
38.5%
$1M+
9.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $474,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,224 |
| Owner occupied | 53.7% |
| Renter occupied | 46.3% |
| Vacant | 14.5% |
| Single-family detached | 83.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.92 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 38.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.0% |
| Electricity | 8.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 32.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 321 | 54.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 46 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 93 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 125 | 21.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 182 | 31.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 168 | 28.7% |
| Average household size | 2.82 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 56.0% | 41.6% |
| Married | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
29.7%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
27.4%
Graduate / professional
8.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 9 | 1.6% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 1.1% |
| Elementary school | 108 | 19.8% |
| High school | 168 | 30.8% |
| College / grad school | 255 | 46.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Retail trade
15.4%
Public administration
14.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Professional & management
7.2%
Construction
7.0%
Other services
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 19.5% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 17.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 53.9% |
| Government | 35.6% |
| Self-employed | 10.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 57.9% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 4.0% |
| Walk | 11.3% |
| Work from home | 18.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
6.8%
Under 18 years
6.0%
18 and over
6.9%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
25.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.5% |
| Retirement income | 20.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 14.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.3% |
| Visited dentist | 58.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 56 | 3.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 9.8% |
| 18–64 years | 18.8% |
| 65 and over | 38.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.2% |
| Public insurance | 41.1% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,771 | 99.0% |
| Spanish | 15 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 11 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,731 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 1,724 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 1,396 | 78.0% |
| Foreign born | 7 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 58 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 39 | 67.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 340 | 19% |
| French | 87 | 4.9% |
| Arab | 47 | 2.6% |
| Dutch | 36 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 11 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 6 | 0.3% |
| German | 4 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 2 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.7% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95551
What city is ZIP code 95551 in?
ZIP code 95551 is primarily assigned to Loleta, California.
What county is ZIP code 95551 in?
ZIP code 95551 falls within Humboldt County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95551?
The median home value in ZIP code 95551 is $474,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 95551?
ZIP code 95551 has an estimated population of 1,789 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 95551?
The median household income in ZIP code 95551 is $83,661, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 95551 in?
ZIP code 95551 observes the PST timezone.