Ferndale
City in Humboldt County, California

Ferndale is a city in Humboldt County, California, with 1,398 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 56 ft (17 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Loleta, 4.8 miles NE.
- 1,398residents (2020 Census)
- 56 ftelevation · 17 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 1,159 / sq mipopulation density
- 95536ZIP code
About Ferndale
Ferndale is a city in Humboldt County, California, United States. Its population was 1,398 at the 2020 census, up from 1,371 at the 2010 census. The city is well known for its dozens of well-preserved Victorian storefronts and homes. Ferndale is the northern gateway to California's Lost Coast and the city, which is sited on the edge of a wide plain near the mouth of the Eel River, is also located near extensive preserves of coast redwood forests.
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- Median household income
- $63,142
- Median home value
- $542,000
- Median rent
- $1,028/mo
- Median age
- 61.2
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Ferndale had 1,398 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,398 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,159 per sq mi (447 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ferndale at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,398 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.21 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5781° N, 124.2612° W |
| ZIP code | 95536 |
| Official website | ci.ferndale.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0623910 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ferndale
- Loleta4.8 mi NE
- Fortuna6.3 mi E
- Hydesville9.5 mi E
- Rio Dell9.6 mi SE
- Fields Landing10.3 mi N
- Humboldt Hill10.5 mi N
- Scotia10.7 mi SE
- Pine Hills11.9 mi NE
- Bayview13.6 mi N
- Cutten14.3 mi NE
- Fairhaven14.9 mi N
- Myrtletown16.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Ferndale
What county is Ferndale in?
Ferndale is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Ferndale, CA?
1,398 people lived in Ferndale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ferndale, CA?
The ZIP code of Ferndale is 95536.
What is the elevation of Ferndale?
56 feet (17 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ferndale?
Loleta (4.8 mi), Fortuna (6.3 mi), Hydesville (9.5 mi), Rio Dell (9.6 mi), Fields Landing (10.3 mi).
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