| City: | Salyer, California |
| County: | Trinity County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:58:59 AM |
| Population: | 589 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.8306, -123.5885 |
| Land Area: | 66.074 sq mi |
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Salyer sits along Highway 299 in Trinity County, California, where the rugged terrain of the northern Coast Range meets the South Fork of the Trinity River. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery for residents across this 31-square-mile area. The post office maintains 328 PO Boxes for a community of 255 households, with the extra capacity serving surrounding rural properties and seasonal cabins.
The population skews older. Median age is 54.4 years, and 74% of homes are owner-occupied. This isn't a transient place. With a median home value of $580,900 and 35.5% of workers doing their jobs from home, Salyer attracts people who can work remotely and want distance from urban life. The nearest substantial town, McKinleyville, is 17 miles away.
Street names tell the geography: Campbell Ridge Road climbs into the forested hills, while Highway 299 runs through the canyon as the main artery connecting the coast to the interior. Only 3 named streets appear in postal records. Most addresses here are rural routes or PO Boxes.
Seasonal homes make up 14% of housing units. Some residents use Salyer as a getaway, returning to pick up accumulated mail. The post office handles this rhythm, providing consistent service to a community that values its isolation.
Minimal street infrastructure with roads named for local ridges and the highway corridor.
ZIP Code 95563 has 589 residents and 255 households (average 2.28 persons per household). The median age is 54.4 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.4% male and 52.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.5%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (9.2%, much higher than the state average of 1.6% and well above the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 589Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 577Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 8.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $62,893Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 255Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $407,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.28Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.83Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 631 | 585 | 679 | 559 | 720 | 705 | 681 | 604 | 665 | 591 | 830 | 911 | 584 | 577 |
| Decennial Census | 652 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 589 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.4
Male Median Age: 53.2
Female Median Age: 55.1
| 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 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 19 | 46 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 2 |
| Female | 6 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 6 | 22 | 25 | 41 | 35 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 15 |
| Total | 18 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 34 | 38 | 20 | 33 | 49 | 60 | 81 | 37 | 29 | 18 | 17 |
| White: | 433 | 78.16% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.18% |
| Hispanic:* | 42 | 7.58% |
| Asian: | 8 | 1.44% |
| American Indian: | 54 | 9.75% |
| Hawaiian: | 4 | 0.72% |
| Other: | 12 | 2.17% |
| Total: | 554 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 279 | 47.37% | 53.2 years |
| Females: | 310 | 52.63% | 55.1 years |
| Total: | 589 | 100% | 54.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 575 | 99.65% |
| 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: | 2 | 0.35% |
| Total Population: | 577 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 575 | 99.65% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.35% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $62,893, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $22,452 (55.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,372. Family households earn a median of $63,964 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $63,964). 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 72.3%, which is much higher than 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 Service (50.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,441 | $38,542 | $36,696 | $40,500 | $43,750 | $55,060 | $0 | $0 | $35,521 | $48,864 | $39,417 | $41,354 | $46,607 | $62,893 |
| Median Family Income | $41,250 | $39,000 | $37,321 | $51,607 | $59,732 | $73,182 | $73,542 | $80,313 | $78,750 | $65,526 | $67,891 | $0 | $61,522 | $63,964 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $39,313 | $37,917 | $27,813 | $27,656 | $18,405 | $20,660 | $19,917 | $18,750 | $20,135 | $30,800 | $31,429 | $0 | $36,780 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $39,875 | $39,375 | $38,571 | $38,250 | $0 | $56,850 | $57,353 | $0 | $0 | $54,615 | $151,875 | $164,602 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $31,696 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,352 | $36,250 | $40,357 | $35,673 | $35,938 | $66,308 | $70,761 | $114,803 | $0 |
| Employed: | 313 | 72.29% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 120 | 27.71% |
| Total: | 433 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 67 | 21.41% |
| Service: | 158 | 50.48% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 88 | 28.12% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 313 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $407,100, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $45,700 (12.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $554 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $943. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.31% (74.07% with a mortgage, 25.93% free-and-clear) and renters 49.69% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 52.37%, 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 | $361,400 | $368,400 | $295,300 | $295,500 | $383,800 | $447,800 | $358,500 | $359,300 | $373,400 | $387,700 | $398,300 | $525,600 | $580,900 | $407,100 |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 45 | 56.25% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 35 | 43.75% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $554 | $572 | $575 | $594 | $809 | $865 | $822 | $953 | $943 | $1,014 | $0 | $1,809 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 60 | 37.27% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 21 | 13.04% |
| Renter Occupied: | 80 | 49.69% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 161 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 161 | 47.63% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 177 | 52.37% |
| Total Housing Units: | 338 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 294 | 86.98% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 22 | 6.51% |
| Other Units: | 22 | 6.51% |
| Total Housing Units: | 338 | 100% |
In 2024, 15.70% 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 comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 43.20%, 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%), down 1.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.50 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 college (70.15%). College enrollment is 70.15%, 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): | 207 | 54.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 56 | 14.70% |
| Associate's degree: | 58 | 15.22% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 24 | 6.30% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 36 | 9.45% |
| Total: | 381 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 381 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 60 | 15.75% |
| Private Insurance: | 249 | 42.13% |
| Public Insurance: | 294 | 49.75% |
| No Insurance: | 48 | 8.12% |
| Total: | 591 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 543 | 91.88% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 1.8% | 2.0% | 3.8% | 6.7% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 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): | 20 | 29.85% |
| College or graduate school: | 47 | 70.15% |
| Total: | 67 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 20 | 29.85% |
ZIP Code 95563 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 13 people with an annual payroll of $435,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 797Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $94,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $435,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 13Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95563 is located in Trinity County, California, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and California's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 95563. It covers 66.074 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.065 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 66.074 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.065 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: | 0664378Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Salyer CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 95563 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 February 1, 2026.