95562 ZIP Code — Rio Dell, CA

Humboldt County, California

ZIP code 95562 is located in Rio Dell, California, within Humboldt County. It covers approximately 16.58 square miles and serves a population of 3,396 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95562

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $276,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $45,547. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 95562 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,396

population

16.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95562 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95562

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rio Dell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95536 Ferndale (4.4 mi) 95547 Hydesville (5.8 mi) 95565 Scotia (7.3 mi) 95540 Fortuna (7.3 mi) 95528 Carlotta (10.9 mi) 95558 Petrolia (13.8 mi) 95551 Loleta (15.2 mi) 95503 Eureka (16.8 mi) 95569 Redcrest (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,396
Population density	205 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	16.58 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	40.4805
Longitude	-124.1455
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	64.2%	50.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	17.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.5%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,396

Population

205

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$45,547

Median household income

$28,225

Per capita income

$276,700

Median home value

$948

Median monthly rent

55.7%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

911

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

142

Under 5

131

167

5–9

153

198

10–14

183

15–19

149

20–24

137

225

25–34

207

190

35–44

176

220

45–54

202

55–59

60–64

142

65–74

130

154

75–84

142

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	974	28.7%
18 and over	2,422	71.3%
65 and over	588	17.3%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.9%

Two or more races 13.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.7%

Asian 2.5%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,566	70.9%
Two or more races	483	13.3%
Hispanic or Latino	225	6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	207	5.7%
Asian	89	2.5%
Black or African American	30	0.8%
Other race	21	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.2%	50.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	17.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.5%	13.3%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 15.2%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	15.2%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$45,547

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 23.5%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 31.5%

$500k–$1M 9.5%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$276,700
Median rent / month	$948
Owner occupied	55.7%
Renter occupied	44.3%
Vacant	9.3%
Single-family detached	76.4%
Large apartment buildings	5.4%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	5.0%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	26.1%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.1%
1 bedroom	16.0%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	32.5%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	39.0%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.4%
Electricity	14.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	14.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	525	38.0%
Cohabiting couple	47	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	272	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	537	38.9%
Households with children under 18	452	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	475	34.4%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	28.2%
Married	56.3%	43.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	7.7%	6.7%
Divorced	11.6%	20.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 49.3%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	11.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	405	56.0%
High school	145	20.1%
College / grad school	89	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 17.9%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Construction 15.8%

Retail trade 10.6%

Public administration 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Other services 5.7%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	25.3%
Sales & office	25.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.4%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	12.9%
Unpaid family workers	4.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.0%
Carpool	15.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	8.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	29.5%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.5%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.8%
Public insurance	70.3%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,123	92.0%
Spanish	48	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.3%
Other languages	40	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,251	95.7%
Born in same state	3,227	95.0%
Born in different state	2,656	78.2%
Foreign born	24	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	145	4.3%
Not a US citizen	106	73.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	593	17.5%
French	451	13.3%
Arab	173	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	81	2.4%
English	54	1.6%
Polish	54	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95562

What city is ZIP code 95562 in?

ZIP code 95562 is primarily assigned to Rio Dell, California.

What county is ZIP code 95562 in?

ZIP code 95562 falls within Humboldt County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95562?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 95562 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 95562 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 95562?

The median household income in ZIP code 95562 is $45,547, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 95562?

ZIP code 95562 has an estimated population of 3,396 residents, with a density of 205 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 95562 in?

ZIP code 95562 observes the PST timezone.