| ZIP Code | 95659 |
|---|---|
| City | Nicolaus |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Sutter County |
| Area Code | 279/530/916 |
| Elevation | 27 ft |
| Latitude | 38.858745 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.589913 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 11.9% ▲ 19% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.9% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 62% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 22 (5.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 125 (29.1%) |
| Some College | 69 (16%) |
| Associates | 64 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 46 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 104 (24.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,188 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $500,000 ▲ 79% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,586/mo ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 284 |
| Vacant Units | 27 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 284 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 27 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 95659 is located in Nicolaus, California, within Sutter County. With a population of 673, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 95659 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,188 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95659 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $500,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,586 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 95659 is majority White (63.45%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.9%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95659 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 95659 in Nicolaus, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 673 residents, a median household income of $67,188, and a median home value of $500,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.