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Del Norte County, CA
7 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Del Norte County, California.
Population
27,107
Land area
1,006sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Del Norte County
Del Norte County at a glance
- Del Norte County is 89% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,058, 32% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $342,000 (53% below California) and median rent is $1,233 a month.
- Its largest cities are Crescent City (6,046), Bertsch-Oceanview (2,250) and Fort Dick (1,365).
Local data for Del Norte County, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools16
- Libraries2
- Banks3
- Post Offices3
- Parks44
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants64
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Del Norte County, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,058
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$342,000
Prices +0.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,233/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,209), German Americans (3,923), Irish Americans (2,936).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,699
8,382 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,144
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$301M
FY 2026, $10,845 per person
PPP loans
$25.27M
363 loans, 3,885 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$95.45K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Del Norte County, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.9%
- Carpooled21.2%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Del Norte County, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
153
Most often high wind
Flood insurance policies
85
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
66° / 39°F
78.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Del Norte County, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Del Norte County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Del Norte County, CA?
- Crescent City is the largest city or town in Del Norte County, with about 6,046 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Del Norte County?
- Del Norte County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 95531, 95538, 95543, 95548, 95567.
- What is the population of Del Norte County, CA?
- About 27,107 people live in Del Norte County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Del Norte County?
- Del Norte County borders Humboldt County, Josephine County, OR, Siskiyou County, Curry County, OR.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023