95573 ZIP Code — Willow Creek, CA

Humboldt County, California

ZIP code 95573 is located in Willow Creek, California, within Humboldt County. It covers approximately 119.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,417 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95573

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $300,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 95573 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,417

population

119.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95573 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95573

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95573. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Willow Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95525 Blue Lake (11.5 mi) 95527 Burnt Ranch (17 mi) 95550 Korbel (17.5 mi) 95546 Hoopa (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,417
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	119.99 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	40.9620
Longitude	-123.6429
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	530

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	50.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	17.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.5%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,417

Population

People per sq mi

55.1

Median age

Median household income

$27,808

Per capita income

$300,900

Median home value

$1,846

Median monthly rent

64.5%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

854

Housing units

23.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

35–44

45–54

114

55–59

124

60–64

103

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	257	18.1%
18 and over	1,160	81.9%
65 and over	305	21.5%
Median age	55.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Other race 5.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%

Two or more races 3.9%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,145	76.1%
Hispanic or Latino	88	5.8%
Other race	88	5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	65	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	58	3.9%
Two or more races	58	3.9%
Black or African American	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	50.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	17.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.5%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 20.3%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 1.8%

$75k–$100k 28.3%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	20.3%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	1.8%
$75k–$100k	28.3%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 40.8%

$300k–$500k 21.6%

$500k–$1M 25.7%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$300,900
Median rent / month	$1,846
Owner occupied	64.5%
Renter occupied	35.5%
Vacant	44.0%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	12.6%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	29.3%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.6%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	59.3%
3 bedrooms	21.1%
4 bedrooms	1.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.6%
Electricity	14.7%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Wood	44.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	303	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	109	18.3%
Male householder, no spouse	162	27.1%
Female householder, no spouse	23	3.9%
Households with children under 18	149	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	215	36.0%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.0%	21.1%
Married	47.0%	74.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.7%	4.4%
Divorced	4.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 20.2%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	11.2%
Kindergarten	26	6.8%
Elementary school	117	30.5%
High school	71	18.5%
College / grad school	127	33.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.6%

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Professional & management 23.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Public administration 5.4%

Other services 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	27.4%
Sales & office	9.4%
Natural resources & construction	23.6%
Production & transportation	5.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	39.4%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	47.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	5.6%
Walk	11.4%
Work from home	25.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.6%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.0%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.2%
Under 18	37.7%
18–64 years	25.3%
65 and over	51.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.3%
Public insurance	61.2%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,374	97.0%
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)	1,417	100.0%
Born in same state	1,417	100.0%
Born in different state	971	68.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	171	12.1%
French	108	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	2.1%
English	19	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95573

What city is ZIP code 95573 in?

ZIP code 95573 is primarily assigned to Willow Creek, California.

What county is ZIP code 95573 in?

ZIP code 95573 falls within Humboldt County, California.

Does ZIP code 95573 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 95573 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 95573 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 95573 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 95573?

ZIP code 95573 has an estimated population of 1,417 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95573?

The median home value in ZIP code 95573 is $300,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 95573 in?

ZIP code 95573 observes the PST timezone.