| City: | Fields Landing, California |
| City Alias: | Fields Ldg |
| County: | Humboldt County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:58:44 AM |
| Population: | 313 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 369 / 707 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.7291, -124.2167 |
| Land Area: | 0.298 sq mi |
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Fields Landing sits on the eastern shore of Humboldt Bay, about three miles south of Eureka on California's remote North Coast. This tiny unincorporated community covers just 0.06 square miles of land but has 2.4 square miles of adjacent water. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery for its 313 residents.
The Fields Landing post office maintains 213 PO Boxes for 144 households. That's a 148% adoption rate, with more boxes than homes. Some residents from surrounding areas use this post office since it's one of the few options along this stretch of Humboldt Bay. Despite the PO Box classification, USPS operates both city and rural carrier routes from here, serving the community through a mixed delivery pattern.
Street names like Railroad Avenue and Central Avenue hint at the town's origins as a rail and shipping hub. About 73% of the housing stock predates 1939, making Fields Landing one of the older settlements in Humboldt County. Today it's a working-class community where many residents commute to jobs in transportation, healthcare, and public administration. Median household income sits at $76,116, with homes valued around $360,300.
Ownership is nearly split down the middle: 75 owner-occupied homes versus 69 rentals. The median age of 35.3 years indicates a community of working adults rather than retirees. Loleta, Samoa, and Eureka are all within three miles, but Fields Landing keeps its own post office and ZIP code.
Street names like Railroad Avenue and Central Avenue reflect the town's history as a rail and shipping point on Humboldt Bay.
ZIP Code 95537 has 313 residents and 144 households (average 2.17 persons per household). The median age is 35.3 years, slightly younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.7% male and 47.3% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (64.5%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 313Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 532Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,050.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $78,686Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 144Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $435,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.17Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.13Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 195 | 120 | 71 | 130 | 229 | 255 | 147 | 325 | 251 | 577 | 632 | 629 | 512 | 532 |
| Decennial Census | 276 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 313 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.3
Male Median Age: 36.8
Female Median Age: 34
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 9 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 21 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| White: | 202 | 66.45% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.99% |
| Hispanic:* | 54 | 17.76% |
| Asian: | 10 | 3.29% |
| American Indian: | 20 | 6.58% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 15 | 4.93% |
| Total: | 304 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 165 | 52.72% | 36.8 years |
| Females: | 148 | 47.28% | 34.0 years |
| Total: | 313 | 100% | 35.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 532 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 532 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 532 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $78,686, which is slightly below the national median ($80,734), is up $28,388 (56.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $78,686. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.3%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 33.0%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (57.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,298 | $13,906 | $0 | $16,537 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,068 | $71,310 | $76,116 | $78,686 |
| Median Family Income | $50,238 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $85,139 | $87,609 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $46,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 215 | 40.41% |
| Unemployed: | 106 | 19.92% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 211 | 39.66% |
| Total: | 532 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 123 | 57.21% |
| Service: | 79 | 36.74% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 13 | 6.05% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 215 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $435,500, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $435,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $926 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 31.25% (55.00% with a mortgage, 45.00% free-and-clear) and renters 68.75% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.81%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $237,500 | $360,300 | $435,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 88 | 100.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 88 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $926 | $744 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 22 | 17.19% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 18 | 14.06% |
| Renter Occupied: | 88 | 68.75% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 128 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 128 | 76.19% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 40 | 23.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 168 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 128 | 76.19% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 40 | 23.81% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 168 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 39.70%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 238 | 60.10% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9 | 2.27% |
| Associate's degree: | 79 | 19.95% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 3.28% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 57 | 14.39% |
| Total: | 396 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 396 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 70 | 17.68% |
| Private Insurance: | 211 | 38.36% |
| Public Insurance: | 260 | 47.27% |
| No Insurance: | 79 | 14.36% |
| Total: | 550 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 471 | 85.64% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 19.7% | 28.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 88 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 88 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 95537 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 19 people with an annual payroll of $954,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 310Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $255,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $954,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 19Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95537 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 134,623 people, about 0.23% of whom live in ZIP Code 95537. It covers 0.298 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.423 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Eureka-Arcata, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 21700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 134,623Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.298 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.423 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: | 0624022Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fields Landing CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 95537 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 March 1, 2026.