City

Rough And Ready, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Nevada County  ·  California

👥1,615Population
💰$74,954Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$582,100Median Home Value▲ 109% above avg
🎓55.7%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.7% Female 56.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2%Race
White97.6%
Asian0.4%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
27%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads55.7% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
HS Graduate189 (19.2%)
Some College181 (18.4%)
Associates65 (6.6%)
Bachelors319 (32.5%)
Graduate Degree228 (23.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 19.2%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 6.6%Bachelors: 32.5%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
HS Grad19.2%
Some College18.4%
Associates6.6%
Bachelors32.5%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
66%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,954 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$582,100 ▲ 109% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,315/mo
Total Housing Units796
Vacant Units147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Work From Home
38%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
69%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Rough And Ready, CA

Rough And Ready is a city in California, located in Nevada County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,615 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Rough And Ready is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,954 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rough And Ready is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $582,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,315 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rough And Ready is well-educated. 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.59%).

Rough And Ready, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Rough And Ready
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95975 1,615 $74,954 $582,100 $1,315 1.8% 55.7% 83.8%