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Hayfork, CA
Census-designated place in Trinity County, California. ZIP codes: 96041.
Population
2,537
Land area
72.1sq mi
People per sq mi
35
ZIP codes
1
Hayfork and its ZIP codes
Hayfork at a glance
- Hayfork is 86% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,434, 55% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $336,600 (54% below California) and median rent is $840 a month.
Local data for Hayfork, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hayfork, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,434
Poverty rate
44.3%
Median home value
$336,600
Median rent
$840/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
60.3
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (191), Mexican Americans (134), German Americans (95).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Trinity County. PPP loans are for Hayfork.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,963
2,894 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$97.4M
FY 2026, $6,046 per person
How people get to work
Hayfork, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.4%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle3.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home39.6%
Environment and hazard risk
Hayfork, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
200
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
55
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 34°F
35.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hayfork, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Hayfork
1 in or overlapping Hayfork. Population shown
Cities near Hayfork
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas CityCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 30.4 |
| Post MountainCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.4 |
| Junction CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 26.5 |
| WeavervilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.9 |
| HyampomCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 20.3 |
| PlatinaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| LewistonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 20 |
| Mad RiverCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 35.2 |
| RuthCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 38.9 |
| Burnt RanchCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 13.4 |
| OnoCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| French GulchCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 12.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hayfork, CA in?
- Hayfork is in Trinity County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Hayfork, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hayfork include 96041.
- What is the population of Hayfork, CA?
- About 2,537 people live in Hayfork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hayfork?
- Nearby places include Douglas City (10 mi), Post Mountain (11 mi), Junction City (12 mi), Weaverville (17 mi), Hyampom (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023