McKinleyville California Map

About McKinleyville, California

McKinleyville is a locality in Humboldt County, California, United States. It has a population of 17,113. The population density is 317.1 people per km². McKinleyville is located at 40.9465°N, 124.1006°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95519.

McKinleyville lies where the coastal plains begin to roll gently inland, a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent flow of the Mad River and the ever-present mist from the Pacific. It lies 10.5 miles north-north-east of Eureka, CA (from Eureka, CA: bearing 18°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north of Arcata. Here, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of redwood forests that crowd the horizons, their ancient trunks a deep, resonant brown against the perpetually soft, grey-green light of the Humboldt coast. Fields of potatoes and berries, vivid splashes of color, punctuate the green, hinting at the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface. The roads, often lined with the stoic, weathered fences of ranches, lead toward the wider, more restless expanse of the ocean, a constant, low murmur in the background of everyday life. The story of McKinleyville is one of steady growth, a place that found its footing on the fertile alluvial soil deposited by the Mad River, a waterway that has long been the lifeblood of this region. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the rich earth, its economy has evolved, though agriculture, particularly its renowned produce, remains a significant thread. Lumbering, once a dominant force, has receded, leaving behind a more measured pace of development. The town itself, a collection of practical buildings and welcoming storefronts, reflects a community that values its connection to the land and its neighboring natural wonders, like the vast old-growth redwood parks that beckon visitors from far and wide.

About This McKinleyville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McKinleyville, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.946515, -124.10062. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on McKinleyville and Humboldt County.

Detailed location data for McKinleyville includes the ZIP code (95519), telephone area code (530), county seat of Humboldt County (Eureka), and school district assignment (Northern Humboldt Union High School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct McKinleyville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.