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Humboldt County
Scotia, CA
95565
95565 ZIP Code — Scotia, CA
Humboldt County, California
ZIP code 95565 is located in
Scotia ,
California ,
within Humboldt County .
It covers approximately 33.69 square miles and serves a population of
860 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 707 .
About ZIP code 95565
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 $330,800. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $86,406. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 95565 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
860
Population density
26 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
023
Geography
Land area
33.69 sq mi
Water area
0.66 sq mi
Latitude
40.4486
Longitude
-124.0136
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
707
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.2%
50.6%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
18.6%
27.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
15.5%
17.1%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.8%
4.5%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$86,406
Median household income
$330,800
Median home value
$1,175
Median monthly rent
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 195 22.7% 18 and over 665 77.3% 65 and over 96 11.2% Median age 39.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Group Count % White 649 70.4% Two or more races 160 17.4% Hispanic or Latino 62 6.7% Other race 37 4% American Indian / Alaska Native 14 1.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.2%
50.6%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
18.6%
27.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
15.5%
17.1%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.8%
4.5%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.1% $15k–$25k 9.3% $25k–$35k 2.5% $35k–$50k 18.5% $50k–$75k 11.0% $75k–$100k 13.9% $100k–$150k 23.5% $150k–$200k 12.8% $200k+ 1.4% Median income $86,406
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $330,800 Median rent / month $1,175 Owner occupied 44.8% Renter occupied 55.2% Vacant 32.0% Single-family detached 91.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.3% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 3.33
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 2.2% 1990–1999 3.1% 1980–1989 2.2% 1970–1979 9.4% 1960–1969 10.7% 1950–1959 11.9% 1940–1949 13.3% 1939 or earlier 46.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.4% 1 bedroom 6.3% 2 bedrooms 38.0% 3 bedrooms 40.4% 4 bedrooms 12.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.1% 1 vehicle 32.0% 2 vehicles 31.0% 3 or more 35.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 46.3% Electricity 5.7% Propane / LP gas 11.7% Fuel oil 7.1% Wood 29.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 117 41.6% Cohabiting couple 48 17.1% Male householder, no spouse 54 19.2% Female householder, no spouse 62 22.1% Households with children under 18 87 31.0% Households with seniors (65+) 84 29.9% Average household size 3.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.0% 40.5% Married 32.1% 39.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.4% 5.8% Divorced 26.5% 14.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
35.6%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.8% Bachelor's or higher 17.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 16 8.9% Elementary school 80 44.7% High school 20 11.2% College / grad school 63 35.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Professional & management
8.3%
Public administration
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Finance & real estate
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.4% Service 33.7% Sales & office 21.5% Natural resources & construction 15.3% Production & transportation 11.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.0% Government 21.2% Self-employed 5.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.6% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.8% Work from home 4.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.5%
Female-led households
22.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.6% Retirement income 22.4% Supplemental Security 5.7% Cash public assistance 8.2% Food stamps / SNAP 33.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.8% High blood pressure 24.3% High cholesterol 25.9% Diabetes 7.5% Heart disease 4.6% Stroke 2.2% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 18.7% Kidney disease 2.2% Pulmonary disease 6.0% Cancer 4.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.9% Binge drinking 23.2% No physical activity 18.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.3% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 13.3% Poor mental health 17.7% Poor physical health 10.1% No health insurance 11.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 62.4% Visited dentist 62.0% Cholesterol screening 88.0% Teeth loss 12.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 140 21.1%
Disability % Any disability 14.0% Under 18 5.1% 18–64 years 14.6% 65 and over 28.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 36.9% Public insurance 67.7% No insurance 9.4% Uninsured under 19 11.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 804 93.5% Spanish 17 2.1% Other Indo-European 17 2.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 833 96.9% Born in same state 817 95.0% Born in different state 604 70.2% Foreign born 16 1.9% Naturalized citizen 27 3.1% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 82 9.5% French 78 9.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.7% Internet access 98.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95565
What city is ZIP code 95565 in?
ZIP code 95565 is primarily assigned to Scotia, California.
What county is ZIP code 95565 in?
ZIP code 95565 falls within Humboldt County, California.
Does ZIP code 95565 have a large veteran population?
21% of civilians in ZIP code 95565 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 95565 mostly rentals?
55% of occupied units in ZIP code 95565 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95565?
The median home value in ZIP code 95565 is $330,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 95565?
ZIP code 95565 has an estimated population of 860 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 95565 in?
ZIP code 95565 observes the PST timezone.
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