Fairhaven
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California
Fairhaven is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Humboldt County, California, with 165 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Samoa, 1.9 miles N.
- 165residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 254 / sq mipopulation density
- 95564ZIP code
About Fairhaven
Fairhaven (formerly Rolph) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) adjacent to Humboldt Bay in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is located 2.25 miles (3.6 km) west-southwest of downtown Eureka, at an elevation of 10 feet (3.0 m) above sea level. As of the 2020 census, Fairhaven had a population of 165.
The Rolph post office operated from 1918 to 1921. That name was for Governor James Rolph of California. The name "Fairhaven" was taken from Fair Haven, a neighborhood in New Haven, Connecticut.
Simpson historically operated plywood and pulp operations in Fairhaven. Green Diamond, spun off from Simpson, continues to operate a wood chip export facility in Fairhaven.
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- Median household income
- $81,328
- Median home value
- $453,800
- Median rent
- $1,694/mo
- Median age
- 52.6
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Fairhaven had 165 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 165 |
|---|---|
| Density | 254 per sq mi (98 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairhaven at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 165 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.65 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7883° N, 124.2014° W |
| ZIP code | 95564 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0623196 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairhaven
- Samoa1.9 mi N
- Bayview2.0 mi SE
- Eureka2.6 mi E
- Cutten3.4 mi SE
- Myrtletown3.7 mi E
- Pine Hills4.4 mi SE
- Fields Landing4.5 mi S
- Humboldt Hill4.6 mi S
- Manila4.8 mi NE
- Indianola6.6 mi E
- Arcata8.4 mi NE
- Loleta10.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Fairhaven
What county is Fairhaven in?
Fairhaven is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Fairhaven, CA?
165 people lived in Fairhaven at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairhaven, CA?
The ZIP code of Fairhaven is 95564.
What is the elevation of Fairhaven?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairhaven?
Samoa (1.9 mi), Bayview (2.0 mi), Eureka (2.6 mi), Cutten (3.4 mi), Myrtletown (3.7 mi).
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