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Humboldt County
Whitethorn, CA
95589
95589 ZIP Code — Whitethorn, CA
Humboldt County, California
ZIP code 95589 is located in
Whitethorn ,
California ,
within Humboldt County .
It covers approximately 152.79 square miles and serves a population of
1,153 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 707 .
About ZIP code 95589
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $411,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $42,199. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 95589 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,153
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
023
Geography
Land area
152.79 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.0026
Longitude
-124.0071
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
707
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.5%
50.6%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
44.7%
27.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
3.7%
17.1%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.5%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$42,199
Median household income
$411,500
Median home value
$1,075
Median monthly rent
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 210 18.2% 18 and over 943 81.8% 65 and over 402 34.9% Median age 48.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.1%
Group Count % White 919 68.7% Hispanic or Latino 184 13.8% Other race 180 13.5% Black or African American 41 3.1% Two or more races 13 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.5%
50.6%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
44.7%
27.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
3.7%
17.1%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.5%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 15.7% $15k–$25k 14.8% $25k–$35k 2.0% $35k–$50k 23.0% $50k–$75k 23.7% $75k–$100k 8.6% $100k–$150k 1.1% $150k–$200k 6.9% Median income $42,199
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $411,500 Median rent / month $1,075 Owner occupied 77.6% Renter occupied 22.4% Vacant 48.7% Single-family detached 85.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.5% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.79
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.6% 2010–2019 7.4% 2000–2009 9.2% 1990–1999 22.1% 1980–1989 16.6% 1970–1979 19.4% 1960–1969 16.5% 1950–1959 1.0% 1940–1949 3.9% 1939 or earlier 2.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.3% 1 bedroom 12.5% 2 bedrooms 46.3% 3 bedrooms 21.6% 4 bedrooms 15.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.8% 1 vehicle 59.9% 2 vehicles 15.0% 3 or more 14.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.3% Electricity 26.5% Propane / LP gas 18.1% Wood 44.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 140 25.5% Cohabiting couple 80 14.6% Male householder, no spouse 240 43.8% Female householder, no spouse 88 16.1% Households with children under 18 113 20.6% Households with seniors (65+) 289 52.7% Average household size 2.05
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.0% 34.8% Married 44.8% 32.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.7% 10.5% Divorced 22.6% 22.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.9%
Some college, no degree
31.8%
Graduate / professional
0.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.1% Bachelor's or higher 10.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 89 58.9% High school 52 34.4% College / grad school 10 6.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
26.2%
Transportation & utilities
14.2%
Professional & management
8.5%
Public administration
7.2%
Education & healthcare
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.7% Service 36.1% Sales & office 2.3% Natural resources & construction 7.2% Production & transportation 23.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 58.6% Government 14.4% Self-employed 27.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 63.6% Carpool 1.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.9% Work from home 25.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
36.4%
Female-led households
92.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.1% Retirement income 23.0% Supplemental Security 15.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.6% High blood pressure 31.3% High cholesterol 32.3% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 25.7% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.3% Binge drinking 19.8% No physical activity 19.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.4% Depression 20.2% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 9.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 66.6% Visited dentist 62.7% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 12.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 58 6.2%
Disability % Any disability 15.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 16.8% 65 and over 20.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.6% Public insurance 69.0% No insurance 5.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,111 96.4% Spanish 98 8.8% Other Indo-European 47 4.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 51 4.6% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,032 89.5% Born in same state 991 85.9% Born in different state 684 59.3% Foreign born 41 3.6% Naturalized citizen 121 10.5% Not a US citizen 65 53.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 178 15.4% Italian 65 5.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.5% Internet access 96.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95589
What city is ZIP code 95589 in?
ZIP code 95589 is primarily assigned to Whitethorn, California.
What county is ZIP code 95589 in?
ZIP code 95589 falls within Humboldt County, California.
Does ZIP code 95589 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 95589 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95589?
34% of residents in ZIP code 95589 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 95589?
10% 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 95589 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 95589 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 95589 in?
ZIP code 95589 observes the PST timezone.
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