The ZIP Code 95536 is associated with the city of Ferndale in California in Humboldt County. The median household income is at $51,045, while an estimated 8% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 95536 has a median age of approximately 45.3 years, with 29.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. About 92.3% of residents in this California region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $32,014. The current population estimate is 2,899.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 95536 is $51,045, while the region's mean household income is $78,659. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,014. The per capita income in ZIP Code 95536 of $32,014 is approximately 13.37% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,955. An estimated 8.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 14.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.6% of the population in 95536 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.8% of 95536 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.9% |
In ZIP Code 95536, 92.3% of the population graduated high school, while 24.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.8% in this Humboldt County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 32.9% |
| Associate's degree | 9.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 95536, 94.5% is one race, while 5.5% are two or more races. Approximately 12.4% of 95536 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 95536 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.5%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (5.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 95536, an estimated 45.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.7% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Humboldt County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 45.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 95536 are older than average. The median age of 45.3 years in ZIP Code 95536 is approximately 18.9% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.1% of the population in 95536 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 4.0% of 95536 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.9% |
| 85 years and over | 4.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 95536 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 39.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 95536 is high blood pressure, as approximately 32.9% of adults 18 and older in this Humboldt County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.3% |
| Current asthma | 10.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.1% |
| High cholesterol | 39.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 95536 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.2% of those 18 and above in 95536 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 95536 include sleeping less than 7 hours (32.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (32.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 76.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 64.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| Current smoking | 14.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 19.6% |
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.6% |
In 95536, 55.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.0 minutes. Approximately 13.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 95536 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 95536 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 8.4% |
| Construction | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.8% |
| Retail trade | 13.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.6% |
| Information | 0.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 13.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 11.3% |
In ZIP Code 95536, 93.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Humboldt County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 95536 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.54 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.19% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.11% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 95536 | 15.59¢/kWh | 14.08¢/kWh | 8.98¢/kWh |
| California | 31.23¢/kWh | 23.61¢/kWh | 18.07¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 95536 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.05 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.37 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.33 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.89 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.32 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.34 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.75 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.81 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.01 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.75 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.27 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.55 | 1.78 | 5.46 |