ZIP Code 95526 in Bridgeville, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Bridgeville, California
City Alias:Mad River
Counties:Humboldt County[Primary]
Trinity County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:10:07 PM
Population:520 [See All]
Area Codes:707 / 369
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.4114, -123.6178
Land Area:126.164 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 95526 has 520 residents and 234 households (average 2.22 persons per household). The median age is 51.3 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.7% male and 46.3% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (76.2%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:520Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:887Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:355Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$41,563Source: Census ACS
Households:234Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$338,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.22Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.53Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--517410273237213197222210196210566638887
Decennial Census378------------------520------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 51.3

Male Median Age: 51.1

Female Median Age: 51.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1213979191712152410223529201385
Female1314812412151514821272726111031
Total25271719133132272932314962553123116
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:39682.50%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*479.79%
Asian:51.04%
American Indian:204.17%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:122.50%
Total:480100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:27953.65%51.1 years
Females:24146.35%51.5 years
Total:520100%51.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:87698.76%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:80.90%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:30.34%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.34%
Total Population:887100%
Total Native Population:88499.66%
Total Foreign-born Population:30.34%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $41,563, which is considerably lower than the state median ($96,334), is up $15,813 (61.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,992. Family households earn a median of $74,375 versus $37,656 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,719). By gender, male median income is $53,750 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $53,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 44.2%, which is far less than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 11.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$25,750$17,467$20,083$21,979$21,250$21,806$29,773$30,000$33,571$32,500$37,000$45,833$41,563
Median Family Income$34,688$33,750$35,417$59,375$59,375$50,417$50,000$49,583$60,750$45,000$49,107$81,250$74,375
Median NonFamily Income$16,676$16,602$16,289$16,071$15,774$16,875$19,167$23,558$25,625$28,500$33,281$37,222$37,656
Median Male Income$43,750$83,000$0$46,250$0$31,042$32,292$30,893$33,750$0$50,455$46,667$53,750
Median Female Income$45,568$15,000$0$11,667$0$0$19,375$25,833$0$0$42,841$45,625$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:30738.96%
Unemployed:415.20%
Not In Labor Force:44055.84%
Total:788100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:9430.62%
Service:4514.66%
Sales and Office:5618.24%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:5317.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:5919.22%
Total Civilian Employed Population:307100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $338,000, which is well under the state median ($695,400), is up $194,200 (135.05%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,000. The median gross rent is $815, which is well under the state median ($1,956), is down $480 (37.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $111. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.25% (22.91% with a mortgage, 77.09% free-and-clear) and renters 36.75% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 37.39%, which is much higher than the state rate (7.55%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$143,800$112,500$109,700$210,000$250,000$250,000$256,600$284,400$365,000$283,900$262,100$322,400$338,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:7471.15%
$1,000 to $1,499:87.69%
$1,500 to $1,999:109.62%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1211.54%
Total:104100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,295$1,025$1,031$879$700$631$807$733$704$0$925$810$815
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4114.49%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):13848.76%
Renter Occupied:10436.75%
Total Occupied Housing Units:283100%

Occupied Housing Units:28362.61%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):16937.39%
Total Housing Units:452100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:32471.68%
Multi-Family Units:20.44%
Other Units:12627.88%
Total Housing Units:452100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 14.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 91.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 41.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 70.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 22.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.40%), down 3.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (57.41%). College enrollment is 12.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (30.00%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:162.48%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:385.88%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):16625.70%
Some college, no degree:24337.62%
Associate's degree:9013.93%
Bachelor's degree:568.67%
Graduate or professional degree:375.73%
Total:646100%
High school or higher:59291.64%
Bachelor's degree or higher:9314.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:36936.14%
Public Insurance:62361.02%
No Insurance:292.84%
Total:1,021100%
Has Health Insurance:99297.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty26.3%30.6%15.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%10.2%9.8%22.2%24.2%22.4%22.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):6530.09%
High school (grades 9-12):12457.41%
College or graduate school:2712.50%
Total:216100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):18987.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 95526 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 22 people with an annual payroll of $1,212,000. USPS data shows 160 residential mailboxes and 5 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:160Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:5Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:239Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:129Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:10Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$187,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,212,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:22Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 95526 is located in Humboldt County, California, within the Eureka-Arcata, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21700) and California's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 135,418 people, about 0.38% of whom live in ZIP Code 95526. It covers 126.164 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.174 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Eureka-Arcata, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:21700Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:135,418Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:126.164 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.174 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12952.23 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


95527 | | 95525

Schools in ZIP Code 95526


ZIP Code 95526 is part of 2 school districts, including: Bridgeville Elementary School District (Grades KG thru 08) and Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District (Grades Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Bridgeville Elementary 38717 Kneeland Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
District: Bridgeville Elementary School District
Southern Trinity High 600 Van Duzen Rd.
Mad River, CA 95526
District: Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District
Van Duzen Elementary 680 Van Duzen Rd.
Mad River, CA 95526
District: Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District
Mt. Lassic High (Continuation) 600 Van Duzen Rd.
Mad River, CA 95526
District: Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District
New Life Christian School 1355 Ross Hill Rd
Fortuna, CA 95540
District: Private SchoolNearby
Fortuna Junior Academy 1200 Ross Hill Rd
Fortuna, CA 95540
District: Private SchoolNearby
Gospel Outreach School 2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 95526


College Of The Redwoods 7351 Tompkins Hill Rd
Eureka, CA 95501-9300
Type: Post Secondary
Dell'arte International School Of Physical Theatre 131 H Street
Blue Lake, CA 95525-0816
Type: Post Secondary
Fredrick And Charles Beauty College 831 F St
Eureka, CA 95501
Type: Post Secondary
Humboldt State University 1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
Type: Post Secondary
Shasta School Of Cosmetology 678 N Market St
Redding, CA 96003
Type: Post Secondary
Simpson University 2211 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003-8606
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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