Fortuna
City in Humboldt County, California
Fortuna is a city in Humboldt County, California, with 12,516 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hydesville, 3.7 miles SE.
- 12,516residents (2020 Census)
- 66 ftelevation · 20 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 2,383 / sq mipopulation density
- 95540ZIP code
About Fortuna
Fortuna (Spanish for "Fortune"; Wiyot: Vutsuwitk Da'l) is a city on the northeastern bank of the Eel River, approximately 9 miles (14 km) from where it enters the Pacific Ocean, and is on U.S. Route 101 in west-central Humboldt County, California, United States. The population was 12,516 at the 2020 census, up from 11,926 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Fortuna
- Median household income
- $62,289
- Median home value
- $379,700
- Median rent
- $1,168/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Fortuna had 12,516 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,516 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,383 per sq mi (920 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fortuna at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,516 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.25 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5871° N, 124.1422° W |
| ZIP code | 95540 |
| Official website | friendlyfortuna.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0625296 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fortuna
- Hydesville3.7 mi SE
- Loleta5.6 mi NW
- Ferndale6.3 mi W
- Rio Dell6.5 mi S
- Scotia7.7 mi S
- Humboldt Hill9.8 mi N
- Pine Hills10.1 mi N
- Fields Landing10.3 mi NW
- Cutten12.3 mi N
- Bayview12.5 mi N
- Myrtletown13.9 mi N
- Fairhaven14.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Fortuna
What county is Fortuna in?
Fortuna is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Fortuna, CA?
12,516 people lived in Fortuna at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fortuna, CA?
The ZIP code of Fortuna is 95540.
What is the elevation of Fortuna?
66 feet (20 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fortuna?
Hydesville (3.7 mi), Loleta (5.6 mi), Ferndale (6.3 mi), Rio Dell (6.5 mi), Scotia (7.7 mi).
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