Estimated zip code population in 2022: 3,230 Zip code population in 2010: 2,849 Zip code population in 2000: 2,954
Houses and condos: 1,436 Renter-occupied apartments: 495
% of renters here:
39%
State:
44%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 95536: 99.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Land area: 147.2 sq. mi. Water area: 1.2 sq. mi.
Population density: 22 people per square mile
(very low).
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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:
0.6% ($3,388)
California:
0.7% ($4,831)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,283 (0.8%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,512 (0.4%)
Business Search- 14 Million verified businesses
Males: 1,619
(50.1%)
Females: 1,611
(49.9%)
For population 25 years and over in 95536:
High school or higher: 91.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
Unemployed: 8.4%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.5 minutes
For population 15 years and over in 95536:
Never married: 26.0%
Now married: 50.0%
Separated: 3.0%
Widowed: 7.2%
Divorced: 13.8%
Zip code 95536 compared to state average:
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
Median age significantly above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $573,219
95536:
$573,219
California:
$715,900
According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in 95536 zip code as of July 18, 2024. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 95536 is 1,062 to 1. The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this zip code is lower than the state average.
Median resident age:
This zip code:
49.7 years
California median age:
37.9 years
Average household size:
This zip code:
2.6 people
California:
2.8 people
Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 95536, filed in 2021:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $75,515 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:
$75,515
State:
$95,910
Salary/wage: $54,789 (reported on 65.9% of returns)
Here:
$54,789
State:
$77,331
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1284.2% for AGIs below $25k, 4135.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6735.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10796.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15708.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable interest for individuals: $1,945 (reported on 45.5% of returns)
This zip code:
$1,945
California:
$2,294
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 44.2% for AGIs below $25k, 81.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 129.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 142.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 318.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Ordinary dividends: $7,547 (reported on 24.2% of returns)
Here:
$7,547
State:
$10,949
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 78.9% for AGIs below $25k, 132.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 189.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 332.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 811.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$27,763 (reported on 26.5% of returns)
Here:
+$27,763
State:
+$49,306
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 51.6% for AGIs below $25k, 217.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 433.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1152.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2243.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Profit/loss from business: +$17,708 (reported on 18.9% of returns)
Here:
+$17,708
State:
+$15,671
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 299.5% for AGIs below $25k, 254.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1160.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2124.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $14,231 (reported on 12.1% of returns)
95536:
$14,231
California:
$23,505
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 149.5% for AGIs below $25k, 108.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 761.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 959.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Total itemized deductions: $29,164 (reported on 10.6% of returns)
Here:
$29,164
State:
$39,517
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 237.9% for AGIs below $25k, 950.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1539.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Charity contributions: $6,270 (reported on 7.6% of returns)
Here:
$6,270
State:
$12,598
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 71.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 270.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxes paid: $7,550 (reported on 10.6% of returns)
95536:
$7,550
State:
$8,807
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 309.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 468.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Earned income credit: $1,969 (reported on 12.1% of returns)
Here:
$1,969
State:
$2,074
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 110.0% for AGIs below $25k, 58.9% for AGIs $25k-50k)
Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 93.2%
Here:
93%
State:
92%
(% for various income ranges: 90.2% for AGIs below $25k, 93.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 95.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 100.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 90.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)
Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 95536, filed in 2013:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $51,553 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:
$51,553
State:
$72,726
Salary/wage: $40,288 (reported on 71.3% of returns)
Here:
$40,288
State:
$59,079
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 63.6% for AGIs below $25k, 68.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 53.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 56.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 68.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable interest for individuals: $1,921 (reported on 43.4% of returns)
This zip code:
$1,921
California:
$2,146
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.0% for AGIs below $25k, 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.1% for AGIs over 200k)
Ordinary dividends: $4,857 (reported on 23.3% of returns)
Here:
$4,857
State:
$9,308
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.1% for AGIs below $25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.5% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$9,434 (reported on 22.5% of returns)
Here:
+$9,434
State:
+$30,460
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.4% for AGIs below $25k, 1.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 9.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Profit/loss from business: +$19,481 (reported on 20.9% of returns)
Here:
+$19,481
State:
+$17,064
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 11.8% for AGIs below $25k, 7.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 5.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 5.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 13.1% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $13,538 (reported on 12.4% of returns)
95536:
$13,538
California:
$19,557
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.5% for AGIs below $25k, 2.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Total itemized deductions: $23,421 (25% of AGI, reported on 30.2% of returns)
Here:
$23,421
State:
$34,004
Here:
24.8% of AGI
State:
22.7% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 13.4% for AGIs below $25k, 9.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 13.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 15.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 12.9% for AGIs over 200k)
Charity contributions: $2,842 (reported on 24.0% of returns)
Here:
$2,842
State:
$4,659
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.8% for AGIs below $25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxes paid: $8,259 (reported on 30.2% of returns)
95536:
$8,259
State:
$14,448
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.5% for AGIs below $25k, 2.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 6.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 8.9% for AGIs over 200k)
Earned income credit: $2,132 (reported on 14.7% of returns)
Here:
$2,132
State:
$2,286
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.8% for AGIs below $25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k)
Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 67.4%
Here:
67%
State:
64%
(% for various income ranges: 61.2% for AGIs below $25k, 66.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 72.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 69.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 78.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)
Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 95536, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $42,845 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:
$42,845
State:
$58,600
Salary/wage: $32,852 (reported on 73.5% of returns)
Here:
$32,852
State:
$49,455
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 65.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 67.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 61.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 66.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 34.1% for AGIs over 100k)
Taxable interest for individuals: $2,104 (reported on 55.5% of returns)
This zip code:
$2,104
California:
$2,365
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.4% for AGIs over 100k)
Taxable dividends: $3,414 (reported on 28.3% of returns)
Here:
$3,414
State:
$4,746
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.7% for AGIs over 100k)
Net capital gain/loss: +$23,470 (reported on 29.9% of returns)
Here:
+$23,470
State:
+$23,418
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 4.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 39.8% for AGIs over 100k)
Profit/loss from business: +$14,832 (reported on 20.5% of returns)
Here:
+$14,832
State:
+$16,826
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 11.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 6.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 9.1% for AGIs over 100k)
IRA payment deduction: $3,206 (reported on 4.7% of returns)
95536:
$3,206
California:
$3,192
Self-employed pension: $7,238 (reported on 1.6% of returns)
Here:
$7,238
California:
$17,688
Total itemized deductions: $18,884 (25% of AGI, reported on 32.1% of returns)
Here:
$18,884
State:
$28,113
Here:
24.6% of AGI
State:
25.3% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 15.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 12.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 15.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 16.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 12.4% for AGIs over 100k)
Charity contributions deductions: $2,922 (4% of AGI, reported on 27.8% of returns)
Here:
$2,922
State:
$3,923
Here:
3.6% of AGI
State:
3.3% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.9% for AGIs over 100k)
Total tax: $6,172 (reported on 76.8% of returns)
95536:
$6,172
State:
$10,761
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16.4% for AGIs over 100k)
Earned income credit: $1,461 (reported on 13.3% of returns)
Here:
$1,461
State:
$1,763
Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 65.2%
Here:
65%
State:
66%
(% for various income ranges: 53.1% for AGIs below $10k, 63.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 67.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 69.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 74.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 77.8% for AGIs over 100k)
Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 237 Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 1,041
Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 7 (7 now married, 0 unmarried) Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 661 (229 now married, 434 unmarried)
Housing units in zip code 95536 with a mortgage: 402 (36 second mortgage, 28 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 15
Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $2,300 Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $660
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:
11.3%
Whole state:
12.2%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:
5.9%
Whole state:
6.2%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
6.8
State:
6.0
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
5.3
State:
3.9
Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages
Notable locations in zip code 95536: Bunker Hill Ranch (A), Cape Ranch (B), Ferndale Wastewater Treatment Plant (C), Weymouth Inn (D), Ocean House (E), Occidental Ranch (F), Bonanza Ranch (G), McClellan Ranch (H), Mayflower Ranch (I), Lone Star Ranch (J), Centerville Beach (K), Green Pond Ranch (L), Fulmor Ranch (M), Fern Cottage (N), Ambrosini Ranch (O), Barbettini Ranch (P), Cape Mendocino Lighthouse (Q), Ferndale Public Library (R), Ferndale Museum (S), Ferndale City Hall (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in zip code 95536 include: Saint Marks Lutheran Church (A), Church of the Assumption (B), Our Saviors Lutheran Church (C), Congregational Church Independent-Evangelical (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Coffee Creek (A), Francis Creek (B), Hollister Creek (C), Howe Creek (D), Williams Creek (E), West Side Creek (F), Sweet Creek (G), Smith Creek (H), Singley Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in zip code 95536 include: Wreck of Northerner Historical Mark (1), Fern Cottage Historic District (2), Humboldt County Fairgrounds (3), Firemens Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map
386 married couples with children.
113 single-parent households (68 men, 45 women).
85.3% of residents of 95536 zip code speak English at home.
10.9% of residents speak Spanish at home (49% very well, 44% well, 7% not well).
0.9% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (34% very well, 66% well).
2.9% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% very well).
Foreign born population: 178 (5.5%) (54.6% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:
5.5%
Whole state:
26.7%
75%Honduras
17%Malaysia
3%Sweden
3%United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland
17%English
12%German
6%Italian
5%Danish
4%Portuguese
3%American
3%French
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
492010 or later
542000 to 2009
641990 to 1999
66Before 1990
Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:
FERNDALE ELEMENTARY (164 SHAW AVE. in FERNDALE, CA)
(National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-6007843 Organizations: FERNDALE UNIFIED (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
FERNDALE HIGH (1231 MAIN in FERNDALE, CA)
(National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-1232909 Organizations: FERNDALE UNIFIED (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
HACKETT TIMBER AND LIVESTOCK (219 FRANCIS in FERNDALE, CA)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
FERNDALE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (860 PORT KENYON ROAD in FERNDALE, CA)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit Business SIC classification: SEWERAGE SYSTEMS Organizations: FERNDALE, CITY OF (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: FERNDALE, CITY OF
FERNDALE BURN DUMP (834 MAIN in FERNDALE, CA, CA)
CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources) Business SIC classification: REFUSE SYSTEMS Business NAICS classification: SOLID WASTE LANDFILL.
MATTOLE RD. DUMPSITE (S. 8.5 MI OUT OF FERNDALE N. O in FERNDALE, CA)
CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources) Business SIC classification: REFUSE SYSTEMS Business NAICS classification: SOLID WASTE LANDFILL.
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1.9% Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2.4%
51.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
28.1%Wood
7.7%Electricity
5.6%Utility gas
3.1%No fuel used
2.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
2.0%Other fuel
Population in 1990: 2,942. Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+0.4%).
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 2,422
Northeast: 131
Midwest: 124
South: 137
West: 174
61% of the 95536 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 60% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in California.
84% of the 95536 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 47% moved from this county. Out of people who lived in different houses, 49% moved from different county within same state.
Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school):
Here:
0.0%
California:
10.5%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school):
Here:
0.0%
California:
8.5%
Students in private undergraduate colleges:
Here:
0.0%
California:
15.9%
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
217,739Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
75,234Business and financial operations occupations
66,876Sales and related occupations
63,356Construction and extraction occupations
55,405Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
50,299Management occupations
Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:
EEL VALLEY CONSTRUCTION COMPAN (1183 MAIN STREET in FERNDALE, CA; small business) : $189,950 in 14 contractsfrom 1999 to 2006
Contracts for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Miscellaneous, Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services, Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Miscellaneous Buildings, Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Non-Building Facilities by Navy Signed by year:2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $89,166; 2003: $61,292; 2004: $6,527; 2005: $0; 2006: -$6,200.
Biggest contracts:
$39,165 with Navy for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Miscellaneous. Signed on 1999-10-01. Completion date: 2000-07-31.
$25,000 with Navy for Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services. Signed on 2002-09-10. Completion date: 2003-01-31.
$19,583, same as above.Signed on 2002-02-01. Completion date: 2002-07-31.
$19,583, same as above.Signed on 2002-07-18. Completion date: 2002-07-31.
Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:
Construction: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (20-49: 1, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)
Information: Radio Stations (20-49: 1)
Finance and Insurance: Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers (10-19: 1)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: Veterinary Services (10-19: 1)
Construction: New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) (1-4: 5)
Other Services (except Public Administration): Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)
People in group quarters in 2000:
46 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
Most common first names in zip code 95536 among deceased individuals
Name
Count
Lived (average)
John
32
76.5 years
Mary
28
83.1 years
William
17
75.9 years
Joseph
17
75.5 years
Charles
16
71.1 years
Frank
14
78.2 years
George
14
75.4 years
Henry
12
78.3 years
James
11
76.5 years
Ruth
10
77.7 years
Most common last names in zip code 95536 among deceased individuals
Last name
Count
Lived (average)
Ambrosini
10
75.6 years
Hansen
10
76.5 years
Petersen
9
75.9 years
Anderson
9
70.8 years
Nunes
8
75.1 years
Enos
8
75.4 years
Renner
8
69.8 years
Rocha
8
71.8 years
Martin
7
80.1 years
Moranda
7
83.7 years
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