Garberville
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California

Garberville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Humboldt County, California, with 818 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 535 ft (163 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Redway, 2.0 miles NW.
- 818residents (2020 Census)
- 535 ftelevation · 163 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 305 / sq mipopulation density
- 95542ZIP code
About Garberville
Garberville is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is located on the South Fork of the Eel River 52 miles (84 km) south-southeast of Eureka, at an elevation of 535 feet (163 m). The population was 818 at the 2020 United States census. It is approximately 200 miles (320 km) north of San Francisco, California, and within a fifteen-minute drive to Humboldt Redwoods State Park and a sixty-minute drive to Eureka, the county seat. Garberville is the primary town in the area known as the Mateel Region, consisting of parts of the Mattole and Eel River watersheds in southern Humboldt and northern Mendocino counties.
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Living in Garberville
- Median household income
- $39,542
- Median home value
- $387,300
- Median rent
- $1,293/mo
- Median age
- 42.3
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Garberville had 818 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 818 |
|---|---|
| Density | 305 per sq mi (118 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Garberville at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 818 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.68 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1003° N, 123.7943° W |
| ZIP code | 95542 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0628154 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Garberville
- Redway2.0 mi NW
- Benbow3.2 mi SE
- Phillipsville7.7 mi N
- Miranda9.2 mi N
- Alderpoint10.3 mi NE
- Myers Flat12.2 mi N
- Shelter Cove14.5 mi W
- Weott16.8 mi NW
- Leggett16.8 mi S
- Redcrest22.1 mi N
- Ruth27.1 mi NE
- Mad River27.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Garberville
What county is Garberville in?
Garberville is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Garberville, CA?
818 people lived in Garberville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Garberville, CA?
The ZIP code of Garberville is 95542.
What is the elevation of Garberville?
535 feet (163 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Garberville?
Redway (2.0 mi), Benbow (3.2 mi), Phillipsville (7.7 mi), Miranda (9.2 mi), Alderpoint (10.3 mi).
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