Myrtletown
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California

Myrtletown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Humboldt County, California, with 4,882 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eureka, 1.4 miles NW.
- 4,882residents (2020 Census)
- 112 ftelevation · 34 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 2,328 / sq mipopulation density
- 95501ZIP code
About Myrtletown
Myrtletown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California, United States. Myrtletown lies at an elevation of 112 feet (34 m). Myrtletown is a part of the Eureka, California metropolitan area. The population was 4,882 at the 2020 census, up from 4,675 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $60,457
- Median home value
- $453,400
- Median rent
- $1,583/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Myrtletown had 4,882 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,882 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,328 per sq mi (899 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Myrtletown at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,882 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.10 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7887° N, 124.1307° W |
| ZIP code | 95501 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0650188 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Myrtletown
- Eureka1.4 mi NW
- Cutten1.7 mi SW
- Bayview3.0 mi SW
- Indianola3.1 mi NE
- Samoa3.5 mi NW
- Fairhaven3.7 mi W
- Pine Hills4.2 mi S
- Manila4.6 mi N
- Humboldt Hill5.8 mi SW
- Arcata5.9 mi NE
- Fields Landing6.4 mi SW
- Blue Lake9.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Myrtletown
What county is Myrtletown in?
Myrtletown is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Myrtletown, CA?
4,882 people lived in Myrtletown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Myrtletown, CA?
The ZIP code of Myrtletown is 95501.
What is the elevation of Myrtletown?
112 feet (34 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Myrtletown?
Eureka (1.4 mi), Cutten (1.7 mi), Bayview (3.0 mi), Indianola (3.1 mi), Samoa (3.5 mi).
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