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Eureka, CA
City in Humboldt County, California. ZIP codes: 95501.
Population
26,010
Land area
9.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,719
ZIP codes
1
Eureka and its ZIP codes
Eureka at a glance
- Eureka is about 11 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 293rd most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $57,662 a year, 42% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $404,500 (45% below California) and median rent is $1,195 a month.
Local data for Eureka, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eureka, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,662
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$404,500
Median rent
$1,195/mo
Homeownership
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher
29.0%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,629), Mexican Americans (3,066), Irish Americans (3,062).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humboldt County. PPP loans are for Eureka.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,492
52,251 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,031
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $8,086 per person
PPP loans
$70.6M
886 loans, 8,654 jobs reported
How people get to work
Eureka, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eureka, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
749
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
342
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
63° / 41°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eureka, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Eureka
1 in or overlapping Eureka. Population shown
Cities near Eureka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BayviewCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.7 |
| FairhavenCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.6 |
| MyrtletownCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.1 |
| CuttenCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.3 |
| SamoaCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Pine HillsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 10.1 |
| ManilaCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Humboldt HillCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 4.2 |
| IndianolaCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Fields LandingCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| ArcataCity | 7.3 mi | 9.4 |
| LoletaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Blue LakeCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| McKinleyvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 20.9 |
| FortunaCity | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| FieldbrookCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eureka, CA in?
- Eureka is in Humboldt County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Eureka, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Eureka include 95501.
- What is the population of Eureka, CA?
- About 26,010 people live in Eureka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eureka?
- Nearby places include Bayview (1.6 mi), Fairhaven (1.9 mi), Myrtletown (1.9 mi), Cutten (2 mi), Samoa (2.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023