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95542

California · 2,463 residents · 220 sq mi
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With 2,463 people, ZIP 95542 is a ZIP code in Humboldt County. At a median age of 48.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 32.5% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. Density works out to 11 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 3%. The median household earns $46,104, about 44% below the national median. Among the 28 ZIP codes in Humboldt County, 95542 ranks 21st by median household income.

$46,104
US average: $82,259
$27,030
US average: $44,673
$395,500
US average: $376,019
29.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
220 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
16.1%
Age 65+
31.9%
49.9%
50.1%
2.04 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(2,081)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(174)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(208)
34
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
8.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Humboldt County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST21ST OF 28HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
95501$54,137
95503$71,855
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 95542?

ZIP code 95542 has about 2,463 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 95542?

The typical household in ZIP code 95542 earns about $46,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 95542 expensive?

In ZIP code 95542, the median home is worth about $395,500, and the typical rent is about $1,332 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 95542?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 95542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95542?

About 32.5% of people in ZIP code 95542 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024