95521 ZIP Code – Arcata, California
ZIP code 95521 is a large ZIP code located in Arcata, California, within Humboldt County with a population of approximately 21,712 residents. The median household income is $47,764 — well below the California average and below the national average. At $441,900, median home values run well above the national average, with 40.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,251, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 56% single-family (decreasing), 24% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
At 12.2%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 26.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 45.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. At 29.2, the median age is below the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 95524, 95501, 95519.
ZIP Code 95521 Data
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ZIP 95521 vs. California vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 95521 | CA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 22k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $94k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $441k | $698k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,251 | $1,805 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 29.2 | 41.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.2% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 45.0% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 95524 – Bayside
- 95501 – Eureka
- 95519 – Mckinleyville
- 95503 – Eureka
- 95564 – Samoa
- 95537 – Fields Landing
- 95550 – Korbel
- 95525 – Blue Lake
- 95551 – Loleta
- 95549 – Kneeland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95524 | BAYSIDE | 1,700 | $78,125 |
| 95501 | EUREKA | 23,706 | $52,222 |
| 95519 | MCKINLEYVILLE | 18,781 | $68,785 |
| 95503 | EUREKA | 24,072 | $68,307 |
| 95564 | SAMOA | 564 | $55,536 |