City

Nicolaus, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sutter County  ·  California

👥673Population
💰$67,188Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$500,000Median Home Value▲ 79% above avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.5%Hispanic: 26.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1%Other: 8%Race
White63.5%
Hispanic26.8%
Black0.7%
Asian1.0%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
23%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (5.1%)
HS Graduate125 (29.1%)
Some College69 (16%)
Associates64 (14.9%)
Bachelors46 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree104 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 5.1%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 16%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS5.1%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College16.0%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
49%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,188 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$500,000 ▲ 79% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,586/mo
Total Housing Units284
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Nicolaus, CA

Nicolaus is a city in California, located in Sutter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 673 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Nicolaus is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,188 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Nicolaus is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $500,000, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,586 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nicolaus is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.45%).

Nicolaus, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Nicolaus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95659 673 $67,188 $500,000 $1,586 1.9% 34.9% 73.2%