Nevada City, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95959
Nevada County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,838
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,524
- Median income Above-median income area
- $627,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nevada City pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95959 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95959 (Nevada City, CA) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.2 in 2023 to 216.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95959 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nevada City, Nevada County, California, home to 17,838 residents across 641.7 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95959 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,524 (15% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,869. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $627,100 (19% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,675; owner occupancy is 80.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nevada County, so 95959 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 95959
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nevada City, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95959.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 establishments
- Construction
Construction
70 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95959, Nevada City, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,838
Population
641.7
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95959?
56.0
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
7.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$86,524
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$50,869
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95959 ranks among California ZIPs
Nevada City, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,524 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,815housing units
8,815
Total Housing Units
7,437
Occupied Units
1,378
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$627,100
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,675
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95959 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 180 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 203 |
| 2022 | +9.2% | 221 |
| 2023 | -3.2% | 214 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 217 |
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 522 business establishments in ZIP 95959, employing approximately 3,656 people with a combined annual payroll of $216,706,000.
522
Businesses
3,656
Employees
$216.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 70 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.6% |
| Educational services | 17 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.5% |
| Information | 13 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 2.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.6% |
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 95959 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95945
Grass Valley (95945)
25,199 residents
- 95959
Nevada City (95959)
17,838 residents
- 95960 796
North San Juan (95960)
796 residents
- 95714 382
Dutch Flat (95714)
382 residents
- 95986 162
Washington (95986)
162 residents
- 95910 86
Alleghany (95910)
86 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95959 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95959 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95714
Dutch Flat (95714)
$95,795 median income
- 95959
Nevada City (95959)
$86,524 median income
- 95945
Grass Valley (95945)
$65,989 median income
- 95960
North San Juan (95960)
$52,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95959 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95959, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,838 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 95959 in?
ZIP code 95959 (Nevada City) 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 95959?
ZIP code 95959 in Nevada City, CA has a population of 17,838 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95959?
The median household income in ZIP 95959 is $86,524, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95959?
The median home value in ZIP 95959 is $627,100, which is 125% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95959?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95959 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95959?
ZIP code 95959 has 522 business establishments employing approximately 3,656 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95959?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95959 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (76), Construction (70), Health care and social assistance (61). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95959?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95959 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 95959?
In ZIP code 95959, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.8% 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 95959?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95959 is 22.2 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 95959?
In ZIP code 95959, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95959?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95959 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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