US ZIP Code
95945

Grass Valley, CA

Nevada County  ·  California

● Active
👥 27,675 Population ↑ 9% since 2019
💰 $61,068 Median HH Income
▼ 20% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019
🎂 49.4 Median Age
🏠 $496,600 Median Home Value
▲ 78% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019
🎓 42.4% College Grads
▲ 10% above avg
📊 4.7% Unemployment
≈ Avg ↓ 34% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code95945
CityGrass Valley
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyNevada County
Area Code530
Elevation2,766 ft
Latitude39.193267
Longitude-120.980122
TimezoneLos Angeles (DST)
FIPS06057
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 47.4% (13,129) Female 52.6% (14,546) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.9%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 6%Race
White80.9%
Hispanic10.9%
Black0.3%
Asian0.9%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg Household Size2.22
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma96 (0.5%)
HS Graduate5,410 (26.8%)
Some College2,293 (11.3%)
Associates3,843 (19%)
Bachelors2,033 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree6,547 (32.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 32.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College11.3%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate32.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.4%Renter: 43.7%Tenure
Owner56.4%
Renter43.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–100k
4%
$100k–150k
2%
$150k–200k
0%
$200k–300k
8%
$300k–500k
35%
Over $500k
49%

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 Ratio8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,420/mo ↑ 27% since 2019
Total Units13,051
Vacant Units1,043
Avg HH Size2.22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–50k
20%
$50k–75k
18%
$75k–100k
10%
$100k–150k
16%
$150k–200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%

Summary

Total Units13,051
Vacant1,043
Owner Occupied56.4%
Renter Occupied43.7%
Avg HH Size2.22
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 95945 is in Grass Valley, CA, in Nevada County.
ZIP code 95945 is located in California (CA).
ZIP code 95945 is in Nevada County, CA.
ZIP 95945 observes the Los Angeles timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 95945 is 27,675 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 95945 is $61,068 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 95945 is $496,600 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 95945

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.