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Ferndale, CA
City in Humboldt County, California.
Population
1,552
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,286
ZIP codes
0
Ferndale and its ZIP codes
Ferndale at a glance
- Ferndale is about 5.1 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,142 a year, 36% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $542,000 (26% below California) and median rent is $1,028 a month.
Local data for Ferndale, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ferndale, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,142
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$542,000
Median rent
$1,028/mo
Homeownership
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher
32.1%
Median age
61.2
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (240), Mexican Americans (167), Irish Americans (150).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humboldt County. PPP loans are for Ferndale.
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
How people get to work
Ferndale, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.4%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ferndale, 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
70° / 43°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ferndale, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Ferndale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LoletaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.1 |
| FortunaCity | 6.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Rio DellCity | 9.6 mi | 2.5 |
| HydesvilleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Fields LandingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| ScotiaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Humboldt HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| Pine HillsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10.1 |
| BayviewCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| CuttenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| FairhavenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| EurekaCity | 15 mi | 9.6 |
| MyrtletownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| SamoaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| IndianolaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| ManilaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ferndale, CA in?
- Ferndale is in Humboldt County, California.
- What is the population of Ferndale, CA?
- About 1,552 people live in Ferndale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ferndale?
- Nearby places include Loleta (4.7 mi), Fortuna (6.5 mi), Rio Dell (9.6 mi), Hydesville (9.6 mi), Fields Landing (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023