Grass Valley, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95945

Nevada County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,199
152/sq mi
$65,989
Median income
$539,500
Median home value
35.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grass Valley pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
152
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95945 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95945 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.3 square miles in Grass Valley, Nevada County, California. The area is home to 25,199 residents, producing a population density of 152 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 95945 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95945 sits at $65,989 (35% below the California average), while per-capita income is $42,149. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $539,500 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,452 per month, and 57.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95945 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nevada County, so you can benchmark 95945 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 95945

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95945.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95945, Grass Valley, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,199

Population

166.3

Area (sq mi)

152

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95945?

49.5

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 83.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$65,989

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$42,149

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95945 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$65,989 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,944

Total Housing Units

12,001

Occupied Units

943

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.8%
Renter 42.2%

$539,500

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,452

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95945 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 190
2021 +14.3% 217
2022 +8.8% 236
2023 -0.1% 236
2024 +1.4% 239

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,025 business establishments in ZIP 95945, employing approximately 9,836 people with a combined annual payroll of $514,633,000.

1,025

Businesses

9,836

Employees

$514.6M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 161 15.7%
Health care and social assistance 159 15.5%
Construction 124 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 96 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 90 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 82 8.0%
Manufacturing 63 6.2%
Finance and insurance 55 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 4.4%
Wholesale trade 26 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 19 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.9%
Information 12 1.2%
Educational services 9 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 95945 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95945 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 95945 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 95945 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
95714 Dutch Flat, CA 382 7.4 mi
95713 Colfax, CA 9,495 8.0 mi
95717 Gold Run, CA 231 7.5 mi
95959 Nevada City, CA 17,838 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95945 in?
ZIP code 95945 (Grass Valley) is located in Nevada County, California. Nevada County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nevada-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95945?
ZIP code 95945 in Grass Valley, CA has a population of 25,199 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95945?
The median household income in ZIP 95945 is $65,989, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95945?
The median home value in ZIP 95945 is $539,500, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95945?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95945 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95945?
ZIP code 95945 has 1,025 business establishments employing approximately 9,836 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95945?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95945 are: Retail trade (161), Health care and social assistance (159), Construction (124). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95945?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95945 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95945?
In ZIP code 95945, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 95945?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95945 is 19.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95945?
In ZIP code 95945, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95945?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95945 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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