Nevada County, CA ZIP Codes
12 ZIP codes cover all or part of Nevada County, California. The Census Bureau counts 102,481 residents in the county, with a median household income of $89,882 and a median home value of $621,800. Median household income ranges from $65,989 in 95945 to $131,702 in 96161. Its largest communities include Truckee, Grass Valley, Alta Sierra, Lake Wildwood and Nevada City.
Nevada County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 102,481 |
| Households | 42,865 |
| Median household income | $89,882 |
| Median home value | $621,800 |
| Median age | 50.1 |
| Median rent | $1,677 |
All 12 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 119,063 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 49,247 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $65,989 (95945) to $131,702 (96161) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $92,831 |
| Homeowners | 75.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 80 routes, 41,088 homes (8 of 12 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Nevada County: 96161 ($131,702)
- Most residents: 95945 (27,470 people)
- Highest homeownership: 95977 (96.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 96161 (32.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 95959 (10.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 95977 (40.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 96161 ($991,400)
Every ZIP code in Nevada County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95945 | Grass Valley | 27,470 | 12,001 | $65,989 | $539,500 | 57.8% | 23.5% | 9.0% | 18 | 12,365 | 100% of its land |
| 95949 | Grass Valley | 20,552 | 8,380 | $98,181 | $550,800 | 87.1% | 19.2% | 7.4% | 15 | 8,653 | 100% of its land |
| 95602 | Auburn | 19,701 | 7,597 | $97,466 | $688,500 | 80.1% | 20.8% | 7.6% | 16 | 8,027 | 21% of its land |
| 96161 | Truckee | 19,634 | 7,929 | $131,702 | $991,400 | 75.9% | 32.4% | 10.3% | — | — | 70% of its land |
| 95959 | Nevada City | 17,683 | 7,437 | $86,524 | $627,100 | 80.5% | 20.2% | 10.6% | 16 | 8,623 | 100% of its land |
| 95946 | Penn Valley | 9,958 | 4,093 | $84,795 | $565,700 | 84.7% | 19.0% | 6.4% | 11 | 4,501 | 100% of its land |
| 95977 | Smartsville | 1,780 | 710 | $104,545 | $441,700 | 96.1% | 28.0% | 6.7% | 2 | 662 | 39% of its land |
| 95975 | Rough And Ready | 1,088 | 517 | $103,216 | $652,600 | 90.9% | 25.0% | 5.5% | 1 | 590 | 100% of its land |
| 95960 | North San Juan | 540 | 272 | $52,917 | $460,400 | 57.7% | 25.7% | 19.1% | 1 | 240 | 37% of its land |
| 95728 | Soda Springs | 516 | 245 | $89,375 | $949,100 | 89.8% | 20.4% | 17.4% | — | — | 23% of its land |
| 95986 | Washington | 115 | 51 | — | $323,900 | 68.6% | 0.0% | 7.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 96111 | Floriston | 26 | 15 | — | $765,600 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Nevada County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Truckee — 17,066 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Grass Valley — 14,113 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Alta Sierra — 7,361 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lake Wildwood — 4,792 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Nevada City — 3,172 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Penn Valley — 1,678 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Rough and Ready — 736 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- North San Juan — 179 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Washington — 129 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Floriston — 26 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Kingvale — 0 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Graniteville — 0 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Nevada County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Nevada County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Nevada County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Nevada County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Nevada County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Nevada County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Nevada County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Nevada County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Nevada County, CA?
- 95945, 95949, 95602, 96161, 95959, 95946, 95977, 95975, 95960, 95728, 95986 and 96111. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Nevada County?
- 102,481 residents in 42,865 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Nevada County?
- $89,882 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $65,989 (95945) to $131,702 (96161).
- Which Nevada County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 96161, at $131,702, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Nevada County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Nevada County?
- For the 8 of 12 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 80 carrier routes reaching 41,088 residential and 2,593 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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