| City: | Miranda, California |
| County: | Humboldt County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:58:53 AM |
| Population: | 1,054 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 369 / 707 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.2176, -123.8655 |
| Land Area: | 70.159 sq mi |
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Miranda sits in California's redwood country, where 1,054 residents are spread across 91 square miles of Humboldt County forest. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this rural territory. The 478 PO Boxes at the Miranda post office serve 449 local households plus surrounding areas, creating an adoption rate of 1.07.
The ZIP includes the Avenue of the Giants, the famous scenic highway through ancient redwood groves. Street names like Salmon Creek Road, Elk River Road, and Bear Butte Road point to the wild character of this corner of Northern California. Mail reaches residents through one rural carrier route and one city route, but PO Boxes remain the primary method for most.
At a median age of 42.8 years, Miranda has a working-age population. Transportation and warehousing employ 178 workers (the largest sector), followed by public administration at 103. Federal government jobs account for 53 positions, and agriculture employs another 53. It's a community where work connects to the land and infrastructure of rural life.
Median household income sits at $41,650, below state averages but typical for rural Northern California. Home values reach $437,900, driven by the area's natural beauty and proximity to redwood parks. About 10% of housing (58 of 583 units) serves seasonal or recreational use. Most residents (56%) own their homes rather than rent.
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Miranda, CA 95553Street names like Salmon Creek Road, Elk River Road, and the famous Avenue of the Giants capture the wild, forested character of redwood country.
ZIP Code 95553 has 1,054 residents and 449 households (average 2.35 persons per household). The median age is 42.8 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (79.0%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,054Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 789Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 15.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $41,450Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 449Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $446,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.35Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.62Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 663 | 1,073 | 1,381 | 1,173 | 1,090 | 1,274 | 1,030 | 913 | 767 | 783 | 762 | 1,037 | 734 | 789 |
| Decennial Census | 1,062 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,054 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.8
Male Median Age: 40.7
Female Median Age: 45.8
| 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 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 43 | 50 | 45 | 25 | 17 | 42 | 36 | 50 | 26 | 10 | 14 | 10 |
| Female | 20 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 16 | 35 | 33 | 43 | 38 | 24 | 25 | 38 | 40 | 65 | 34 | 20 | 17 | 3 |
| Total | 43 | 52 | 54 | 58 | 43 | 56 | 76 | 93 | 83 | 49 | 42 | 80 | 76 | 115 | 60 | 30 | 31 | 13 |
| White: | 833 | 78.81% |
| Black: | 14 | 1.32% |
| Hispanic:* | 120 | 11.35% |
| Asian: | 9 | 0.85% |
| American Indian: | 22 | 2.08% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 59 | 5.58% |
| Total: | 1,057 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 528 | 50.09% | 40.7 years |
| Females: | 526 | 49.91% | 45.8 years |
| Total: | 1,054 | 100% | 42.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 735 | 93.16% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 54 | 6.84% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 6.84% |
| Total Population: | 789 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 735 | 93.16% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 54 | 6.84% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $41,450, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $14,181 (52.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $41,450. Family households earn a median of $56,250 versus $39,024 for nonfamily households (a difference of $17,226). 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 widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.8%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,269 | $36,800 | $37,993 | $41,393 | $26,735 | $26,926 | $26,120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,448 | $43,716 | $41,650 | $41,450 |
| Median Family Income | $40,066 | $38,622 | $42,580 | $43,179 | $41,838 | $50,795 | $77,266 | $96,563 | $140,363 | $121,011 | $103,661 | $0 | $34,000 | $56,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,031 | $35,050 | $26,987 | $14,643 | $19,028 | $0 | $14,455 | $14,484 | $14,412 | $14,538 | $16,466 | $0 | $36,554 | $39,024 |
| Median Male Income | $32,798 | $36,700 | $37,407 | $52,019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $90,733 | $93,276 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $40,660 | $43,036 | $26,753 | $27,096 | $0 | $26,140 | $28,289 | $45,648 | $0 | $0 | $22,386 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 414 | 62.82% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 245 | 37.18% |
| Total: | 659 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 147 | 35.51% |
| Service: | 135 | 32.61% |
| Sales and Office: | 63 | 15.22% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 69 | 16.67% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 414 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $446,200, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $102,700 (29.90%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $446,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,065 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $976. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.23% (20.22% with a mortgage, 79.78% free-and-clear) and renters 15.77% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 30.94%, which is far higher than 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 | $343,500 | $339,500 | $343,300 | $387,500 | $450,000 | $477,500 | $460,100 | $428,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $437,900 | $446,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 34 | 68.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 16 | 32.00% |
| $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: | 50 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,065 | $922 | $948 | $1,083 | $950 | $980 | $1,200 | $1,286 | $976 | $981 | $1,076 | $1,123 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 54 | 17.03% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 213 | 67.19% |
| Renter Occupied: | 50 | 15.77% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 317 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 317 | 69.06% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 142 | 30.94% |
| Total Housing Units: | 459 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 354 | 77.12% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 105 | 22.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 459 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.80% 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 77.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 15.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 29.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 71.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 16.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 6.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 25.60 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 (47.62%). College enrollment is 14.29%, 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: | 103 | 23.04% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 83 | 18.57% |
| Some college, no degree: | 76 | 17.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 92 | 20.58% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 93 | 20.81% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 447 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 344 | 76.96% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 93 | 20.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 236 | 25.49% |
| Public Insurance: | 567 | 61.23% |
| No Insurance: | 123 | 13.28% |
| Total: | 926 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 803 | 86.72% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.8% | 20.5% | 12.7% | 16.7% | 20.3% | 19.4% | 12.0% | 13.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 17.4% | 25.6% | 16.5% |
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: | 30 | 14.29% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 100 | 47.62% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 50 | 23.81% |
| College or graduate school: | 30 | 14.29% |
| Total: | 210 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 30 | 14.29% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 180 | 85.71% |
ZIP Code 95553 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 66 people with an annual payroll of $2,342,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 531Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $507,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,342,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 66Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95553 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 0.78% of whom live in ZIP Code 95553. It covers 70.159 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.16 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: | 70.159 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.16 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: | 0648060Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Miranda CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 95553 is in the Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 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.