95521 — Arcata, CA Home Values
Typical home value $487,386 as of June 2026 · 6th of 21 in Eureka-Arcata, CA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 95521, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 95521 compares in the Eureka-Arcata, CA area
ZIP code 95521 (Arcata, CA) has a typical home value of $487,386 as of June 2026, ranking 6th of 21 ZIP codes tracked in the Eureka-Arcata, CA area, more expensive than about 76% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -4.3% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed -6.8%, from $523,163 in June 2021 to $487,386 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 25.1× the annual rent ($1,615/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Eureka-Arcata, CA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Eureka.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 95521 has a population of 21,684, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 69.8% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% two or more races, 3.3% Asian, 2.4% Black or African American, 1.3% another race, 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.5% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Creek | 1617 Old Arcata Rd., Bayside, CA | 1.2 mi |
| Sunny Brae Middle | 1430 Buttermilk Ln., Arcata, CA | 1.5 mi |
| Union Street Charter | 470 Union St., Arcata, CA | 2.1 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95521?
$487,386 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 95521 an expensive ZIP code in the Eureka-Arcata, CA area?
95521 ranks 6th of 21 ZIP codes in the Eureka-Arcata, CA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 76% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 95521 changed over the past year?
-4.3% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 95521?
The typical home price is 25.1× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,615/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 95521?
21,684, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 95521?
Jacoby Creek (1.2 mi), Sunny Brae Middle (1.5 mi), Union Street Charter (2.1 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 95521?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Eureka-Arcata, CA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.