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U.S. ZIP Code · CA95526

Humboldt County

Typical home value

$242,945[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-10.6%
5-year / yr
-12.2%
10-year / yr
-4.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-14.5%
vs metro
vs state
-65.3%
ZIP 95526 location in CA
Location of ZIP 95526 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 95526 is worth $242,945. Over the past year, values have fallen 10.6%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,482[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Humboldt County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
745[3]
Median household income
$39,583[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Humboldt County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-368[5]
Moved in
2,533
Moved out
2,901

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
2
  • Van Duzen Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Southern Trinity Joint Unified

    57 students

  • Bridgeville Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Bridgeville Elementary

    37 students

  • Southern Trinity High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Southern Trinity Joint Unified

    12 students

  • Mt. Lassic High (Continuation)

    High · Grades 9–12 · Southern Trinity Joint Unified

    1 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,228
Loan principal$194,356
Down payment$48,589
Total interest paid$247,890

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,554
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 95526?
The typical home in 95526 is worth $242,945, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 95526?
Home values in 95526 are down 10.6% over the past year, and down 12.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 95526?
The effective property tax rate in 95526 is 0.6% — roughly $1,482 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 95526?
ZIP code 95526 has a population of 745 and a median household income of $39,583.

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