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Fort Dick, CA
Census-designated place in Del Norte County, California. ZIP codes: 95538.
Population
1,365
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
424
ZIP codes
1
Fort Dick and its ZIP codes
Fort Dick at a glance
- Fort Dick is 68% denser than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,610 a year, 29% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $307,400 (58% below California).
Local data for Fort Dick, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fort Dick, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,610
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$307,400
Homeownership
97.4%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
59.9
Average commute
12.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (108), Korean Americans (89), Italian Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Del Norte County. PPP loans are for Fort Dick.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, -0.2 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
How people get to work
Fort Dick, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.9%
- Carpooled27.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 12.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fort Dick, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
153
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
85
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
65° / 40°F
71.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fort Dick, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
ZIP codes in Fort Dick
1 in or overlapping Fort Dick. Population shown
Cities near Fort Dick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Smith RiverCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 4.4 |
| HiouchiCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Bertsch-OceanviewCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Crescent CityCity | 8.2 mi | 2 |
| GasquetCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Harbor, ORCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Brookings, ORCity | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| KlamathCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 17.2 |
| O'Brien, ORCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.2 |
| Takilma, ORCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fort Dick, CA in?
- Fort Dick is in Del Norte County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Fort Dick, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fort Dick include 95538.
- What is the population of Fort Dick, CA?
- About 1,365 people live in Fort Dick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fort Dick?
- Nearby places include Smith River (3.9 mi), Hiouchi (6.9 mi), Bertsch-Oceanview (7.9 mi), Crescent City (8.2 mi), Gasquet (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023