ZIP code 95540
Where is ZIP code 95540?
Fortuna, California
Humboldt County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 95540 belongs to Fortuna, California in Humboldt County. 95540 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 707. About 14,469 people live in the 95540 area, where the median household income is $63,695. The closest ZIP codes are 95547 (Hydesville, 4.1 mi southeast), 95562 (Rio Dell, 6.2 mi south) and 95551 (Loleta, 6.6 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 95540 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fortuna |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 707 |
| Coordinates | 40.5835, -124.1473 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 955 |
Population and income in 95540
| Population | 14,469 · lower than 52% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 425 · lower than 55% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.1 years · lower than 55% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 52% |
| Median household income | $63,695 · lower than 82% of California ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,239 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $389,500 · lower than 79% of California ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,178 a month |
| Housing units | 6,059 |
| Households | 5,689 (2.5 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 56% / 44% |
| Land area | 34.02 sq mi (plus 0.52 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 95540. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 95540
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95547 | Hydesville, CA | 4.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 95562 | Rio Dell, CA | 6.2 mi S | Standard |
| 95551 | Loleta, CA | 6.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 95536 | Ferndale, CA | 6.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 95565 | Scotia, CA | 10 mi SE | Standard |
| 95528 | Carlotta, CA | 10.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 95537 | Fields Landing, CA | 10.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 95503 | Eureka, CA | 12.2 mi N | Standard |
| 95549 | Kneeland, CA | 14.4 mi E | Standard |
| 95501 | Eureka, CA | 14.5 mi N | Standard |
| 95502 | Eureka, CA | 14.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 95534 | Cutten, CA | 14.8 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 95540 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 95540
123 MAIN ST
FORTUNA CA 95540
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (95540-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 95540?
- 95540 is a Fortuna, California ZIP code.
- What county is 95540 in?
- ZIP code 95540 is in Humboldt County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 95540 in?
- 95540 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 95540?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 95540 use area code 707.
- What is the population of ZIP code 95540?
- About 14,469 people live in ZIP code 95540, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 95540?
- The median household income in 95540 is $63,695 a year, lower than 82% of California ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 95540?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 95540 are 95547 (Hydesville, 4.1 miles), 95562 (Rio Dell, 6.2 miles), 95551 (Loleta, 6.6 miles) and 95536 (Ferndale, 6.8 miles).