95501 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95501, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95501 is a zip code in Humboldt County, California, which covers Eureka, with a total population of 24,007 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 95501 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95501.

The estimated population of people living in 95501 is 24,007, with a median age of 39.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95501 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,007
+0.25%
+1.62%
2020
23,948
+2.68%
-
2019
23,324
 -0.61% -
2018
23,467
 -0.66% -
2017
23,624
 - -

Population of 95501 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95501 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
66.1%
71.3%
 -7.29%
Black/African American
2.7%
2.3%
 +17.39%
Native
1.3%
3%
 -56.67%
Hispanic
17.3%
10.6%
 +63.21%
Asian
4.8%
5.9%
 -18.64%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
7.1%
6.7%
 +5.97%
Other
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95501 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 95501 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95501 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95501 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.7 +3.93% 39.2 +3.43% 40.3 +4.95%
2020 38.2 -3.05% 37.9 -3.81% 38.4 -3.03%
2019 39.4 +0.77% 39.4 +7.95% 39.6 -5.04%
2018 39.1 +5.39% 36.5 +7.35% 41.7 +2.46%
2017 37.1 - 34 - 40.7 -

The median age of the 95501 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 95501 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,444 0.16% 1,094 1.02% 1,441 1,090
10 to 19 1,205 +23.62% 1,247 -0.68% 1,470 1,183
20 to 29 2,323 -50.47% 1,816 +1.05% 1,283 1,825
30 to 39 1,802 +13.48% 1,579 +9.29% 2,049 1,727
40 to 49 1,245 +54.05% 1,070 +44.98% 2,058 1,631
50 to 59 1,494 -15.32% 2,047 -28.05% 1,274 1,524
60 to 69 1,333 -2.51% 1,684 -7.1% 1,297 1,504
70+ 1,154 +14.4% 1,087 +21.07% 1,319 1,332

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95501 zip code is $47,074.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 95501.

  • Under 25
    $21,473.00
  • 25 to 44
    $45,047.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,295.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,014.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95501 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 95501, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 95501 is currently $74,727.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.26% of households in 95501 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 95501 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.97%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.76%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.72%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95501 is $32,337.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95501 by the total population of 95501.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95501 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95501 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.40%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.69%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95501 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95501 zip over the age of 16 is 19,782.

Of those people, a total of 61.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 95501 is 54.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 95501 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 959 36.30% 26.40%
20 to 24 years 1,253 81.20% 8.40%
25 to 29 years 1,855 85.10% 9.10%
30 to 34 years 1,841 83.40% 12.50%
35 to 44 years 3,778 78.80% 15.10%
45 to 54 years 3,330 73.20% 6.40%
55 to 59 years 1,314 65.10% 3.90%
60 to 64 years 1,659 39.20% 10.10%
65 to 74 years 2,410 22.90% 3.10%
75 years and over 1,383 9.50% 22.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95501. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 14,991 59.20% 10.10%
Black or African American 663 40.40% 5.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 370 54.30% 7.00%
Asian 814 69.90% 14.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 59 64.40% 0.00%
Other 1,449 88.10% 13.50%
Two or more races 1,436 59.40% 9.60%
Hispanic or Latino 2,837 82.10% 19.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,830 57.90% 8.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95501 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 95501 is 10,789, with median earnings of $31,782.00.

Women in 95501 are earning approximately 96.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,789 $31,782.00
Male 5,196 $32,143.00
Female 5,593 $31,079.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95501 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,142 $78,500.00
Business and Financial 445 $66,845.00
Computer and Mathematical 100 $83,333.00
Architecture and Engineering 113 $58,359.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 192 $53,438.00
Community and Social Service 271 $50,863.00
Legal 40 $71,786.00
Educational and Library 508 $37,593.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 292 $23,438.00
Healthcare Practitioners 344 $74,167.00
Healthcare Support 495 $31,563.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $14,063.00
Law Enforcement 33 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 726 $18,088.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 615 $27,608.00
Personal Care and Service 445 $25,914.00
Sales 1,190 $28,977.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,263 $30,606.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 259 $22,398.00
Construction and Extraction 561 $31,644.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 374 $42,639.00
Production 480 $26,364.00
Transportation and Material Moving 288 $31,111.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95501 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 95501.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 472 $91,700.00 670 $76,354.00
Business and Financial 162 $170,846.00 283 $61,650.00
Computer and Mathematical 100 $83,333.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 79 $93,239.00 34 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 29 $99,191.00 163 $31,767.00
Community and Social Service 29 $0.00 242 $45,000.00
Legal 33 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 108 $28,871.00 400 $38,889.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 132 $19,079.00 160 $24,688.00
Healthcare Practitioners 35 $138,125.00 309 $73,399.00
Healthcare Support 135 $6,834.00 360 $33,082.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 60 $85,147.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 420 $21,094.00 306 $16,536.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 374 $28,984.00 241 $18,165.00
Personal Care and Service 112 $26,949.00 333 $25,236.00
Sales 597 $31,419.00 593 $21,030.00
Office and Administrative Support 325 $25,352.00 938 $31,848.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 195 $25,425.00 64 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 561 $31,644.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 340 $42,847.00 34 $0.00
Production 267 $52,993.00 213 $25,331.00
Transportation and Material Moving 215 $51,743.00 73 $14,087.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,787 households in 95501, with an average household size of 2.33 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,601 families living in the 95501 zip code with an average family size of 3.13 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 95501:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,126 535 940 5,186
Average Household Size 3.17 3.64 3.73 1.43
Total Families 3,126 535 940 0
Average Household Size 3.1 3.21 3.16 0

Poverty

Of the 4,601 families living in 95501, 11.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95501:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,006 housing units in 95501.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,787 88.92%
Vacant 1,219 11.08%

48.73% of the total 11,006 housing units in 95501 are rental units. This is approximately 5,363 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,258 are occupied by the owner - or 38.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95501 is $991.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95501 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    166
  • Less than $500
    253
  • $500 to $999
    2,511
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,512
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    782
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    219
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    62
  • $3,000 or more
    24

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95501 is $299,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95501 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    194
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    17
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    113
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    123
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,694
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,698
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    294
  • $1,000,000 or more
    125

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95501. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95501 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,891
  • 1940 to 1949
    869
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,744
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,186
  • 1970 to 1979
    862
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,054
  • 1990 to 1999
    982
  • 2000 to 2009
    307
  • 2010 to 2013
    99
  • 2014 or later
    12

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 95501 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,133
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,754
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,258
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,642

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95501 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95501 that commute to work in a particular way.

15.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95501.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    737
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,608
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,930
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,456
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    875
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    326
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    771
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    19
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    133
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    94
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    118
  • 90 or more minutes
    167

Summary

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