| ZIP Code | 95945 |
|---|---|
| City | Grass Valley |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Nevada County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 2,766 ft |
| Latitude | 39.193267 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.980122 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 96 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,410 (26.8%) |
| Some College | 2,293 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 3,843 (19%) |
| Bachelors | 2,033 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,547 (32.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,068 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $496,600 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,420/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,051 |
| Vacant Units | 1,043 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,051 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,043 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 95945 is located in Grass Valley, California, within Nevada County. With a population of 27,675, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.4 years. Economically, 95945 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,068 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95945 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $496,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,420 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.4%) and renters (43.7%). Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 95945 is primarily White (80.87%). Residents are well-educated — 42.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.8%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95945 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 95945 in Grass Valley, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a mature community. With 27,675 residents, a median household income of $61,068, and a median home value of $496,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.