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ZIP 95501

Part of Eureka, CA
Pop. 22,890·Humboldt County·893rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,446/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.0%
vs US Median
-$519
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ZIP 95501 · $1,446
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,970
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,420/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,352/yr
At $1,446/mo median
Location
CityEureka
StateCA
CountyHumboldt County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95501 (Eureka, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 32% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,890
Median income
$54,137
Median age
39.5
Renters
59%
Age distribution
19.6%
23%
28.1%
17.6%
Under 1819.6%
18–3423%
35–5428.1%
55–6411.7%
65+17.6%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
70.7%
16%
White70.7%
Black3%
Hispanic16%
Asian6.5%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
21.5%
36.3%
32%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college36.3%
Bachelor's+32%
Housing tenure
41%
59%
Owner41%
Renter59%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95501 in Eureka, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,074 → $54,137
up 15.0%
Population
24,007 → 22,890
down 4.7%
Renter share
56.5% → 59%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
29.1% → 32%
+2.9 pts

Median household income grew from $47,074 to $54,137 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.0% shift. Headcount in the area went from 24,007 to 22,890 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.7% change. About 59% of households rent today, against 56.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 29.1% to 32%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95501 covers Eureka, CA. The median rent here is $1,446/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($54,137/yr), ZIP 95501 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95501?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95501 (Eureka, CA) is $1,446. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95501's median rent of $1,446/mo is $519 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95501 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95501 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #893 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,446/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,446/mo in ZIP 95501. The local median household income is $54,137/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95501?

Rent in ZIP 95501 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 95501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95501 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,446/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($54,137/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95501 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59% of ZIP 95501 households are renters, while 41% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95501 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95501 compare to the rest of Eureka?

ZIP 95501 is more affordable than Eureka overall. At $1,446/mo, it's $82 below the Eureka citywide median of $1,528/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95501 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,446/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 95501's median household income ($54,137/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95501 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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