Arcata, CA ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Arcata, California: 95521. Together they are home to 21,980 residents in 9,225 households.
Arcata city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 18,607 |
| Households | 7,884 |
| Median household income | $46,713 |
| Median home value | $484,600 |
| Median age | 28.1 |
| Median rent | $1,327 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 21,980 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 9,225 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $53,114 (95521) to $53,114 (95521) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $53,114 |
| Homeowners | 40.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 24.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 17 routes, 9,391 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Arcata
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95521 | Arcata | 21,980 | 9,225 | $53,114 | $501,000 | 40.2% | 19.8% | 24.7% | 17 | 10,241 | 15% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Arcata when at least 10% of its land lies inside Arcata city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Arcata. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Arcata.
Counties
- Humboldt County — 35 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Arcata, CA?
- 95521. A ZIP code is listed for Arcata when at least 10% of its land lies inside Arcata city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Arcata.
- What is the population of Arcata, CA?
- The Census Bureau counts 18,607 residents inside Arcata city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Arcata hold 21,980 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Arcata, CA?
- $46,713 inside Arcata city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $53,114 to $53,114.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Arcata, CA?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 17 carrier routes reaching 9,391 residential and 850 business mailboxes.
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