| City: | Honeydew, California |
| County: | Humboldt County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:58:48 AM |
| Population: | 170 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 369 / 707 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.3108, -124.0910 |
| Land Area: | 135.966 sq mi |
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The area covers 136 square miles of largely undeveloped land in California's Lost Coast region. Median household income sits at $33,966, and median home values reach $479,500. About 14% of workers here work from home, which isn't unusual for rural Northern California where internet access and commute distances shape employment patterns. The post office maintains limited street delivery infrastructure with just one street route and one city carrier route documented in the ZIP+4 database.
Only Mattole Road appears in USPS delivery records for this ZIP code, reflecting Honeydew's extremely rural character as a Lost Coast community accessible by one main route.
ZIP Code 95545 has 170 residents and 95 households (average 1.79 persons per household). The median age is 50.7 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 60.0% male and 40.0% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.3%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 170Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 194Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 95Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $576,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.79Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.02Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 58 | 61 | 92 | 99 | 100 | 76 | 112 | 101 | 118 | 110 | 277 | 492 | 335 | 194 |
| Decennial Census | 153 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 170 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.7
Male Median Age: 50
Female Median Age: 55
| 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 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Female | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 30 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| White: | 145 | 85.80% |
| Black: | 2 | 1.18% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 7.10% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.59% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 4.14% |
| Total: | 169 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 102 | 60.00% | 50.0 years |
| Females: | 68 | 40.00% | 55.0 years |
| Total: | 170 | 100% | 50.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 191 | 98.45% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 1.55% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 194 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 194 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $82,639 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $78,750 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $78,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 72.4%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.0%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (52.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,639 | $61,071 | $49,167 | $64,375 | $63,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $84,583 | $49,375 | $29,306 | $29,531 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $112,955 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,944 | $0 | $0 | $106,071 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,906 | $24,821 | $24,605 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $42,083 | $41,806 | $41,250 | $41,389 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,357 | $38,750 | $50,313 | $54,028 | $72,772 | $76,250 | $78,750 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 105 | 64.42% |
| Unemployed: | 13 | 7.98% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 45 | 27.61% |
| Total: | 163 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 23 | 21.90% |
| Service: | 15 | 14.29% |
| Sales and Office: | 55 | 52.38% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 5.71% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 6 | 5.71% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 105 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $576,900, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is down $423,101 (42.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $124,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $99 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.00% (2.27% with a mortgage, 97.73% free-and-clear) and renters 20.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,000,001 | $333,300 | $196,400 | $197,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $428,600 | $452,900 | $425,000 | $469,700 | $466,300 | $479,500 | $576,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 27.27% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 8 | 72.73% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 11 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $99 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 1 | 1.82% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 43 | 78.18% |
| Renter Occupied: | 11 | 20.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 55.56% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 44 | 44.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 99 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 91 | 91.92% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8 | 8.08% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 99 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.60% 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 92.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 58.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 18.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 21.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 21.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 12.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 11 | 7.75% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 43 | 30.28% |
| Some college, no degree: | 48 | 33.80% |
| Associate's degree: | 32 | 22.54% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7 | 4.93% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 0.70% |
| Total: | 142 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 131 | 92.25% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8 | 5.63% |
| Private Insurance: | 112 | 48.07% |
| Public Insurance: | 114 | 48.93% |
| No Insurance: | 7 | 3.00% |
| Total: | 233 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 226 | 97.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 27.6% | 25.9% | 21.4% | 36.8% | 70.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 25.0% | 20.4% | 21.2% | 18.9% |
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: | 4 | 16.67% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 12 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 20.83% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 12.50% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 16.67% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 21 | 87.50% |
ZIP Code 95545 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 220Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95545 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 0.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 95545. It covers 135.966 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 135.966 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 |
ZIP Code 95545 is in the Mattole Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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.
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 February 1, 2026.