Samoa
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California
Samoa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Humboldt County, California, with 229 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairhaven, 1.9 miles S.
- 229residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 274 / sq mipopulation density
- 95564ZIP code
About Samoa
Samoa (formerly Brownsville) is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of Eureka, at an elevation of 23 feet (7 m). Samoa is located in the northern peninsula of Humboldt Bay and is the site of the Samoa Cookhouse, one of the last remaining original lumber camp–style cookhouses. The name Samoa is used interchangeably to refer to the peninsula it occupies. The population was 229 at the 2020 census.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Samoa weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Samoa
All 24 webcams near Samoa ›Living in Samoa
- Median household income
- $57,500
- Median rent
- $1,125/mo
- Median age
- 32.2
Do you know Samoa? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Samoa special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Samoa
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Samoa Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Samoa, CA population
Samoa had 229 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 229 |
|---|---|
| Density | 274 per sq mi (106 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Samoa at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 229 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.84 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8146° N, 124.1892° W |
| ZIP code | 95564 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0664392 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Samoa
- Fairhaven1.9 mi S
- Eureka2.1 mi SE
- Manila2.9 mi NE
- Bayview3.4 mi S
- Myrtletown3.5 mi SE
- Cutten4.1 mi SE
- Indianola5.8 mi E
- Pine Hills5.9 mi S
- Humboldt Hill6.4 mi S
- Fields Landing6.4 mi S
- Arcata6.8 mi NE
- McKinleyville11.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Samoa
What county is Samoa in?
Samoa is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Samoa, CA?
229 people lived in Samoa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Samoa, CA?
The ZIP code of Samoa is 95564.
What is the elevation of Samoa?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Samoa?
Fairhaven (1.9 mi), Eureka (2.1 mi), Manila (2.9 mi), Bayview (3.4 mi), Myrtletown (3.5 mi).
Last updated: