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Garberville, CA
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California.
Population
1,415
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
528
ZIP codes
0
Garberville and its ZIP codes
Garberville at a glance
- Garberville is about 2.1 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,542, 60% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $387,300 (47% below California) and median rent is $1,293 a month.
Local data for Garberville, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garberville, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,542
Poverty rate
42.6%
Median home value
$387,300
Median rent
$1,293/mo
Homeownership
53.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
15.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (325), Norwegian Americans (192), Mexican Americans (155).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humboldt County. PPP loans are for Garberville.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
Garberville, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.9%
- Carpooled35.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 15.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garberville, 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
86° / 39°F
65.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garberville, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Garberville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RedwayCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.3 |
| BenbowCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 4.9 |
| PhillipsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| MirandaCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.5 |
| AlderpointCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Myers FlatCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Shelter CoveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.8 |
| LeggettCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| WeottCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| RedcrestCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| RuthCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 38.9 |
| Mad RiverCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 35.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garberville, CA in?
- Garberville is in Humboldt County, California.
- What is the population of Garberville, CA?
- About 1,415 people live in Garberville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garberville?
- Nearby places include Redway (2.1 mi), Benbow (3.3 mi), Phillipsville (7.8 mi), Miranda (9.1 mi), Alderpoint (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023