ZIP Code 95553

In ZIP code 95553, near Eureka, homes carry a median value of $446,200, yet households here earn a median of $41,450 — a gap that makes buying unusually hard. The county's 0.64% effective property tax rate yields roughly $2,856 annually on a median-valued home, which is substantial against a per-capita income of $22,128. Add a combined sales tax of 9.50%, and daily costs climb further. High home prices paired with lower earnings squeeze buyers from both directions, since property taxes are levied on value, not on what a household can actually pay.