Big Lagoon
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California

Big Lagoon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Humboldt County, California, with 161 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 56 ft (17 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Trinidad, 7.0 miles S.
- 161residents (2020 Census)
- 56 ftelevation · 17 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 265 / sq mipopulation density
- 95570ZIP code
About Big Lagoon
Big Lagoon is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, California, United States, located 7 miles (11 km) north of Trinidad at an elevation of 56 feet (17 m). The population as of the 2020 census was 161, an increase from 93 in the 2010 census. The area covers .61 square miles (1.6 km2), excluding water.
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Living in Big Lagoon
- Median household income
- $57,438
- Median home value
- $628,800
- Median age
- 62.7
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Big Lagoon had 161 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 161 |
|---|---|
| Density | 265 per sq mi (102 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Lagoon at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 161 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.61 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1594° N, 124.1297° W |
| ZIP code | 95570 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0606567 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Lagoon
- Trinidad7.0 mi S
- Westhaven-Moonstone8.7 mi S
- Orick9.6 mi N
- Fieldbrook13.9 mi SE
- McKinleyville14.6 mi S
- Kep'el18.3 mi NE
- Wautec19.3 mi NE
- Blue Lake20.5 mi S
- Arcata20.7 mi S
- Manila21.4 mi S
- Weitchpec23.0 mi E
- Hoopa23.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Big Lagoon
What county is Big Lagoon in?
Big Lagoon is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Big Lagoon, CA?
161 people lived in Big Lagoon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Lagoon, CA?
The ZIP code of Big Lagoon is 95570.
What is the elevation of Big Lagoon?
56 feet (17 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Lagoon?
Trinidad (7.0 mi), Westhaven-Moonstone (8.7 mi), Orick (9.6 mi), Fieldbrook (13.9 mi), McKinleyville (14.6 mi).
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