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U.S. ZIP Code · CA95553

Humboldt County

Typical home value

$362,897[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-7.1%
5-year / yr
-8.8%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
+27.8%
vs metro
vs state
-48.2%
ZIP 95553 location in CA
Location of ZIP 95553 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 95553 is worth $362,897. Over the past year, values have fallen 7.1%.

#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
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Typical annual tax
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#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
789[3]
Median household income
$41,450[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
3
Elementary
0
Middle
1
High
1
  • South Fork High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Southern Humboldt Joint Unified

    202 students

  • Miranda Junior High

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Southern Humboldt Joint Unified

    97 students

  • Osprey Learning Center (Alternative)

    Other · Grades K–12 · Southern Humboldt Joint Unified

    2 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$1,835
Loan principal$290,318
Down payment$72,579
Total interest paid$370,284

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$2,500
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 95553?
The typical home in 95553 is worth $362,897, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 95553?
Home values in 95553 are down 7.1% over the past year, and down 8.8% a year over five years.
Who lives in 95553?
ZIP code 95553 has a population of 789 and a median household income of $41,450.

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