County ProfileCA
Nevada County
Population: 102,241 · 12 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
102,241
People
Median age
50.1
Housing
Total households
42,865
Income
Median household income
$89,882
Housing
Total housing units
54,309
Employment
Employment rate
50.6%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
41.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.7%
County details
Local time 23:11:54(PT)| Name | Nevada |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 12total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 7 Standard5 PO Box |
| Area code | 530 |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (PT) |
| Coordinates | 39.2975082, -120.7713429 |
| Land area | 957.8 sq miles(2,480.6 km²) |
Map of Nevada county, California with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Nevada County
Compare the largest cities in Nevada County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truckee | 16,729 | $130,462 | 3ZIPs |
| Grass Valley | 14,016 | $51,764 | 2ZIPs |
| Nevada City | 3,152 | $75,792 | 1ZIPs |
| Penn Valley | 1,593 | $64,737 | 1ZIPs |
| Rough and Ready | 905 | $102,725 | 1ZIPs |
| North San Juan | 245 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Washington | 101 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Soda Springs | 94 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Floriston | 80 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Nevada County
Review the most populated postal areas across Nevada County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95945 | Grass Valley | $65,989 | 26,302 |
| 95949 | Grass Valley | $98,181 | 20,720 |
| 96161 | Truckee | $131,702 | 19,651 |
| 95959 | Nevada City | $86,524 | 18,621 |
| 95946 | Penn Valley | $84,795 | 9,964 |
| 95975 | Rough and Ready | $103,216 | 1,702 |
| 95960 | North San Juan | $52,917 | 762 |
| 95728 | Soda Springs | $89,375 | 457 |
| 95986 | Washington | — | 121 |
| 96111 | Floriston | — | 80 |
| 96160 | Truckee | — | — |
| 96162 | Truckee | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS