ZIP code 95521
Where is ZIP code 95521?
Arcata, California
Humboldt County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 95521 belongs to Arcata, California in Humboldt County. 95521 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 707. About 21,980 people live in the 95521 area, where the median household income is $53,114. The closest ZIP codes are 95518 (Arcata, 0.6 mi southwest), 95524 (Bayside, 3.5 mi south) and 95519 (Mckinleyville, 5 mi north).
| ZIP code | 95521 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Arcata |
| Also accepted | Mc Kinleyville, Mckinleyville |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 707 |
| Coordinates | 40.8742, -124.0765 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 955 |
Population and income in 95521
| Population | 21,980 · higher than 56% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 364 · lower than 57% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 29.2 years · lower than 94% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $53,114 · lower than 91% of California ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,368 |
| Below the poverty line | 24% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 46% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $501,000 · lower than 65% of California ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,336 a month |
| Housing units | 10,198 |
| Households | 9,225 (2.19 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 40% / 60% |
| Land area | 60.36 sq mi (plus 11.15 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 95521. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 95521
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95518 | Arcata, CA | 0.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 95524 | Bayside, CA | 3.5 mi S | Standard |
| 95519 | Mckinleyville, CA | 5 mi N | Standard |
| 95501 | Eureka, CA | 7 mi SW | Standard |
| 95502 | Eureka, CA | 7.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 95534 | Cutten, CA | 7.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 95564 | Samoa, CA | 7.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 95503 | Eureka, CA | 9 mi SW | Standard |
| 95525 | Blue Lake, CA | 10.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 95537 | Fields Landing, CA | 12.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 95570 | Trinidad, CA | 13.3 mi N | Standard |
| 95550 | Korbel, CA | 13.7 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 95521 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 95521
123 MAIN ST
ARCATA CA 95521
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MC KINLEYVILLE and MCKINLEYVILLE as the city name for 95521. Avoid Manila: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (95521-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 95521?
- 95521 is a Arcata, California ZIP code. Mc Kinleyville and Mckinleyville are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 95521 in?
- ZIP code 95521 is in Humboldt County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 95521 in?
- 95521 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 95521?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 95521 use area code 707.
- What is the population of ZIP code 95521?
- About 21,980 people live in ZIP code 95521, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 95521?
- The median household income in 95521 is $53,114 a year, lower than 91% of California ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 95521?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 95521 are 95518 (Arcata, 0.6 miles), 95524 (Bayside, 3.5 miles), 95519 (Mckinleyville, 5 miles) and 95501 (Eureka, 7 miles).