| ZIP Code | 95949 |
|---|---|
| City | Grass Valley |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Nevada County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 1,610 ft |
| Latitude | 39.10267 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.133852 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 45.1% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 95 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,489 (21.7%) |
| Some College | 1,692 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 3,535 (22%) |
| Bachelors | 2,081 (13%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,161 (32.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,309 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $551,700 ▲ 98% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,827/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,644 |
| Vacant Units | 478 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,644 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 478 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 95949 is located in Grass Valley, California, within Nevada County. With a population of 20,709, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.4 years. Economically, 95949 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,309 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95949 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $551,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,827 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 95949 is primarily White (83.91%). Residents are well-educated — 45.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95949 stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 95949 in Grass Valley, CA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,709 residents, a median household income of $90,309, and a median home value of $551,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.