City

Nevada City, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Nevada County  ·  California

👥18,017Population
💰$79,509Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.2Median Age
🏠$603,200Median Home Value▲ 116% above avg
🎓54.0%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 8.5%Black: 0.6%Asian: 2.7%Other: 5.8%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic8.5%
Black0.6%
Asian2.7%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads54.0% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma171 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,347 (16.6%)
Some College1,460 (10.4%)
Associates2,509 (17.8%)
Bachelors1,203 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree6,410 (45.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 16.6%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 45.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad16.6%
Some College10.4%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate45.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
67%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,509 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$603,200 ▲ 116% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,715/mo
Total Housing Units8,840
Vacant Units1,584

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Nevada City, CA

Nevada City is a city in California, located in Nevada County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,017 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.2 years.

Economically, Nevada City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,509 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Nevada City is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $603,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,715 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nevada City is well-educated. 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.24%).

Nevada City, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Nevada City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95959 18,017 $79,509 $603,200 $1,715 4.5% 54.0% 77.4%