95555 ZIP Code — Orick, CA

Humboldt County, California

ZIP code 95555 is located in Orick, California, within Humboldt County. It covers approximately 111.25 square miles and serves a population of 370 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95555

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $380,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $40,000. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 41%.

Overall, ZIP code 95555 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

370

population

111.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95555 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95555

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95555. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95570 Trinidad (16.1 mi) 95546 Hoopa (16.4 mi) 95548 Klamath (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	370
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	111.25 sq mi
Water area	4.80 sq mi
Latitude	41.3645
Longitude	-124.0129
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	68.1%	50.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	19.6%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	17.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.5%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

370

Population

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

$40,000

Median household income

$49,712

Per capita income

$380,000

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

47.0%

Home ownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

170

Housing units

11.8%

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	60	16.2%
18 and over	310	83.8%
65 and over	84	22.7%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.4%

Two or more races 33.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	219	58.4%
Two or more races	127	33.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.3%
Other race	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.1%	50.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	19.6%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	17.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.5%	13.3%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 18.2%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	18.2%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	3.0%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$40,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 8.1%

$300k–$500k 40.3%

$500k–$1M 16.1%

$1M+ 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$380,000
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	47.0%
Renter occupied	53.0%
Vacant	45.0%
Single-family detached	63.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	25.4%
1940–1949	19.2%
1939 or earlier	11.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.9%
1 bedroom	24.6%
2 bedrooms	39.6%
3 bedrooms	19.2%
4 bedrooms	2.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.2%
1 vehicle	39.4%
2 vehicles	19.7%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	32.6%
Propane / LP gas	28.8%
Fuel oil	5.3%
Wood	26.5%
No fuel used	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	26	19.7%
Cohabiting couple	16	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	25	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	65	49.2%
Households with children under 18	21	15.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	47.0%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.7%	34.0%
Married	24.5%	24.4%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	19.9%
Divorced	14.7%	21.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 50.5%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 3.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	20	41.7%
High school	15	31.3%
College / grad school	13	27.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Professional & management 6.9%

Other services 6.9%

Retail trade 5.3%

Construction 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Public administration 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Information 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.6%
Service	23.8%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.4%
Carpool	19.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	26.9%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 22.1%

Under 18 years 25.5%

18 and over 21.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	15.9%
Cash public assistance	8.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	40.8%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	43.4%
65 and over	60.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.7%
Public insurance	70.8%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	345	93.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	361	97.6%
Born in same state	361	97.6%
Born in different state	262	70.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	2.4%
Not a US citizen	4	44.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	68	18.4%
French	30	8.1%
English	13	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	3.5%
German	4	1.1%
Arab	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	79.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95555

What city is ZIP code 95555 in?

ZIP code 95555 is primarily assigned to Orick, California.

What county is ZIP code 95555 in?

ZIP code 95555 falls within Humboldt County, California.

Does ZIP code 95555 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 95555 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95555?

22% of residents in ZIP code 95555 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95555?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95555?

The median home value in ZIP code 95555 is $380,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 95555 in?

ZIP code 95555 observes the PST timezone.