Ferndale

City in Humboldt County, California

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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.

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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Living in Ferndale

Median household income
$63,142
Median home value
$542,000
Median rent
$1,028/mo
Median age
61.2
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Ferndale, CA population

Ferndale had 1,398 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,398
Density1,159 per sq mi (447 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ferndale at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyHumboldt County
TypeCity
Population1,398 (2020)
Land area1.21 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates40.5781° N, 124.2612° W
ZIP code95536
Official websiteci.ferndale.ca.us
Census code (GEOID)0623910

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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