ZIP Code 95542

In ZIP code 95542, near Eureka, households earn a median of $46,104, while per-capita income sits at $27,030 — a spread that leaves many families weighing everyday costs carefully. With median home values at $395,500, buyers here face a steep climb, though the county's 0.64% effective property tax rate keeps annual bills lower than in many parts of California. Sales tax adds 9.50% to most purchases, a noticeable bite on day-to-day spending. Together, these figures sketch a place where housing prices outpace local earnings, and where tax rates shape how far each paycheck stretches.