95540 Zip Code, Fortuna

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Fortuna

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Low
Low 76 / 300 High
Violent Crime 91
9% below national avg
Property Crime 110
10% above national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 95540 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 95540 in Fortuna, CA has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 76, which is 24% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Fortuna.

Looking at specific crime types, larceny / theft is the most elevated concern (index: 122, 22% above average), while murder is the lowest risk (index: 77).

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · Index 122 (22% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Murder · Index 77 (23% below avg)

95540 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Fortuna city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
77 -23% Low
Assault
98 -2% Average
Robbery
101 +1% Moderate
Rape
89 -11% Average
Property Crime
Burglary
94 -6% Average
Larceny / Theft
122 +22% Moderate
Vehicle Theft
113 +13% Moderate

95540 Crime Map

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95540 Demographics & Context

Population
12,991
Median Income
$54,119
Home Value
$383,212
Median Age
40
Pop. Density
339/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 14.2%
Graduate Degree 7.3%

Housing

59%
41%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 74.9%
Black 0.5%
Hispanic 19.6%
Asian 1.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 95540, Fortuna?

Zip code 95540 in Fortuna, CA has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 76, which is 24% below the national average. Zip code 95540 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Fortuna.

Is Zip code 95540 a safe neighborhood in Fortuna?

Zip code 95540 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Fortuna, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Larceny / Theft (index: 122), while Murder is the lowest risk (index: 77). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Fortuna.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 95540?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 95540 is Larceny / Theft, with a crime index of 122 (22% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 95540?

Zip code 95540 has a population of approximately 12,991. The median household income is $54,119. The median home value is $383,212. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 95540 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 95540's overall crime rate is 24% below the national average (index 76 vs 100). Within Fortuna, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.