95959 ZIP Code
Nevada City, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 95959 |
| City/Town: | Nevada City |
| County: | Nevada |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,244 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,625 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,665 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,895 |
| Median Home Value: | $562,900 |
| Land Area: | 311.9 sq miles
807.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3515, -120.8705 |
Population Information (95959 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,244 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,270 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,974 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 54.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 707 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 500 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 809 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 668 | 3.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 696 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,093 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,689 | 9.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,980 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,290 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,877 | 10.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,563 | 19.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,896 | 10.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 476 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (95959 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $562,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,719 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,895 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,605 | 85.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,290 | 14.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,803 | 76.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,802 | 23.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (95959 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,864 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 202 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 248 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,393 | 16.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,152 | 27.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,130 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,467 | 30.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,272 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (95959 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,625 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $110,421 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,704 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,665 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (95959 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,787 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,319 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 423 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,291 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,678 | 68.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 970 | 11.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,661 | 20.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (95959 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,265 | 89.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 131 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 36 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 469 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 70 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 58 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,215 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 578 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,394 | 7.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 980 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 396 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (95959 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 367 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 315 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 549 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 457 | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 764 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,329 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 704 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,383 | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 690 | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,047 | 13.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (95959 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,706 | 56.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 285 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 281 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 179 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,640 | 31.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (95959 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 167 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 583 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 404 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 97 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 664 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 213 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 95 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 555 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,660 | 20.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,799 | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,076 | 12.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 695 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 311 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (95959 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (95959 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,792 | 92.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,351 | 62.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,302 | 51.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,146 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (95959 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,387 | 70.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,471 | 45.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,241 | 29.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 203 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 144 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 394 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (95959 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,849 | 88.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 198 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 184 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 208 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 97 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 52 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 83 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 179 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 45 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (95959 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 260 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 974 | 10.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,590 | 17.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,975 | 22.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,710 | 19.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 731 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 317 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 299 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,017 | 11.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (95959 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 285 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 765 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,611 | 29.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,772 | 42.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,229 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 233 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (95959 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,354 | 31.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 3,071 | 40.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 790 | 10.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 34 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 1,264 | 16.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 40 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (95959 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 140 | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,917 | 25.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,191 | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,357 | 31.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (95959 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 103 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 5 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 31 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 99 | 1.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 377 | 6.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,774 | 30.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,806 | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 608 | 10.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (95959 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,627 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $774 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,719 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (95959 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,605 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,967 | 52.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 851 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,253 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,700 | 22.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,385 | 18.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,728 | 49.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (95959 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,116 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,302 | 28.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,340 | 53.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 189 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,182 | 14.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,014 | 24.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (95959 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,305 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 150 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 123 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,030 | 44.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 512 | 22.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 490 | 21.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (95959 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,716 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,266 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,938 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,994 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 22 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 694 | 34.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,278 | 64.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (95959 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,508 | 90.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,528 | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 654 | 42.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 804 | 52.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 365 | 23.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 70 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (95959 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,857 | 92.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 258 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,387 | 537.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,387 | 537.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,387 | 537.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 674 | 261.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 88 | 34.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 96 | 37.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 71 | 27.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (95959 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,537 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,505 | 94.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,032 | 5.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 332 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 430 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 254 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (95959 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,605 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,503 | 98.7% | 89.4% |
Nevada City, CA95959