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Eureka, CA — ZIP 95501

Population: 22,890 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 95501 (Eureka, CA) is $386,918 — down 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $400,000 after a median 12 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,528/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, earthquake, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$386,918

Typical home value

-3.3%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$386,918
1-year appreciation
-3.3%
3-year appreciation
-14.2%
5-year appreciation
-7.8%
10-year appreciation
+28.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$462,753
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$400,000
Median list price
$439,000
Median price per sqft
$271
1-year sale-price change
+3.9%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
58
1-year forecast
-2.4%
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,528/mo
1-year rent change
+1.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,122/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,188/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,152/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,597/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
5
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Eureka City Schools, Humboldt County ROP, Pacific View Charter 2.0 District
Schools include
Catherine L. Zane Middle, Eureka Senior High, Lafayette Elementary, Zoe Barnum High, Humboldt County ROP

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, tsunami
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tsunami: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
285
Days with Moderate air quality
80
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
551
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,941
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,324

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Redwood National and State Parks (40 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Murray Field (EKA) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Murray Field (EKA) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL, SEMPERVIRENS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-346 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1953
Housing built before 1970
70.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,572
Households with broadband internet
74.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,775
Average weekly wage
$1,050
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
325

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 95501State medianUS median
Typical home value$386,918$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$400,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market12 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,528/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,572$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 95501?
$386,918.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 95501?
$400,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 95501?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 95501?
Typical rent: $1,528/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 95501?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, tsunami.
Is ZIP 95501 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 95501. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 95501?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 95501?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 95501?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 95501?
10 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 95501 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 95501?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 95501?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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