Orick
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California
Orick is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Humboldt County, California, with 328 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Big Lagoon, 9.6 miles S.
- 328residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.3 km²
- 69 / sq mipopulation density
- 95555ZIP code
About Orick
Orick (formerly, Arekw, Orekw, and Oreq, Yurok: ʼOʼrekw ) is a census-designated place situated on the banks of the Redwood Creek in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is located 43 miles (69 km) north of Eureka, at an elevation of 26 feet (8 m). The population was 328 at the 2020 census.
Orick's most notable feature is the large herds of elk who call Orick and its surrounding parks their home. These elk can usually be seen from the road while driving through Orick. The elk in Orick appear to be relatively comfortable around people, and many are tagged.
Rare minerals orickite and coyoteite were discovered at Coyote Peak near Orick.
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- Median household income
- $38,750
- Median home value
- $466,700
- Median rent
- $825/mo
- Median age
- 60.4
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Orick had 328 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 328 |
|---|---|
| Density | 69 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Orick at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 328 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.75 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2902° N, 124.0703° W |
| ZIP code | 95555 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0654218 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Orick
- Big Lagoon9.6 mi S
- Wautec11.7 mi NE
- Kep'el13.1 mi E
- Trinidad16.4 mi S
- Westhaven-Moonstone17.5 mi S
- Klamath19.5 mi N
- Weitchpec20.8 mi E
- Fieldbrook21.8 mi S
- McKinleyville23.4 mi S
- Hoopa24.2 mi SE
- Blue Lake28.6 mi S
- Arcata29.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Orick
What county is Orick in?
Orick is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Orick, CA?
328 people lived in Orick at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Orick, CA?
The ZIP code of Orick is 95555.
What is the elevation of Orick?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Orick?
Big Lagoon (9.6 mi), Wautec (11.7 mi), Kep'el (13.1 mi), Trinidad (16.4 mi), Westhaven-Moonstone (17.5 mi).
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