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ZIP Code 95975

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

1,769
73/sq mi
$103,216
Median income
$652,600
Median home value
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rough And Ready pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
73
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95975 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95975 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.3 square miles in Rough And Ready, Nevada County, California. The area is home to 1,769 residents, producing a population density of 73 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 95975 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95975 sits at $103,216 (2% above the California average), while per-capita income is $47,472. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $652,600 (16% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 90.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95975 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nevada County, so you can benchmark 95975 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 →

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 95975, Rough And Ready, 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

1,769

Population

24.3

Area (sq mi)

73

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95975?

56.5

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$103,216

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$47,472

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95975 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,216 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.2%

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

What does housing look like?

573

Total Housing Units

517

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.9%
Renter 9.1%

$652,600

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

1988

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

+19.5%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95975 have increased 19.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.2% 202
2021 +12.7% 227
2022 +10.9% 252
2023 -16.0% 212
2024 +19.5% 253

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 17 business establishments in ZIP 95975, employing approximately 46 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,394,000.

17

Businesses

46

Employees

$2.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 17.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 17.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 95975 vs 95946 →

ZIP 95975 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 95975 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 95975 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 95975 ranks #2 of 5 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
95946 Penn Valley, CA 9,790 2.7 mi
95949 Grass Valley, CA 19,741 8.5 mi
95977 Smartsville, CA 1,678 8.0 mi
95962 Oregon House, CA 1,567 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nevada County

95945 standard
Grass Valley, CA
Pop: 25,199
95949 standard
Grass Valley, CA
Pop: 19,741
96161 standard
Truckee, CA
Pop: 18,451
95959 standard
Nevada City, CA
Pop: 17,838
95946 standard
Penn Valley, CA
Pop: 9,790
95977 standard
Smartsville, CA
Pop: 1,678

Related Areas

Nevada County Rough And Ready, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95975 in? ▼
ZIP code 95975 (Rough And Ready) 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 95975? ▼
ZIP code 95975 in Rough And Ready, CA has a population of 1,769 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95975? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95975 is $103,216, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95975? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95975 is $652,600, which is 135% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95975? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95975 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95975? ▼
ZIP code 95975 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 46 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95975? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95975 increased by 19.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 95975? ▼
In ZIP code 95975, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95975? ▼
In ZIP code 95975, approximately 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95975? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95975 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Rough And Ready, CA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.