ZIP Code 95659 in Nicolaus, CA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Nicolaus, California
City Alias:East Nicolaus, Trowbridge
Names to Avoid:
Verona, Verona Landing
County:Sutter County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:59:49 AM
Population:724 [See All]
Area Codes:279 / 530 / 916
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.8481, -121.5849
Land Area:45.928 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 95659 has 724 residents and 275 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 45.6 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (68.9%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:724Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:617Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:578Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:15.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$68,929Source: Census ACS
Households:275Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$536,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.63Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.96Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--759679760775777788853861932748809790673617
Decennial Census702------------------724--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.6

Male Median Age: 48

Female Median Age: 41.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male13121823261522181627183017382617139
Female26131827173132141420262121311215820
Total392536504346543230474451386938322129
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:49963.16%
Black:40.51%
Hispanic:*17121.65%
Asian:212.66%
American Indian:162.03%
Hawaiian:20.25%
Other:779.75%
Total:790100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:35849.45%48.0 years
Females:36650.55%41.8 years
Total:724100%45.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:56992.22%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:60.97%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:304.86%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:126.81%
Total Population:617100%
Total Native Population:57593.19%
Total Foreign-born Population:426.81%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $68,929, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $16,846 (32.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,998. Family households earn a median of $123,750 versus $56,111 for nonfamily households (a difference of $67,639). By gender, male median income is $74,792 and female is $62,273, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,519 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.5%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (31.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$52,083$49,375$42,109$54,444$42,857$53,977$52,153$64,375$54,931$54,833$58,750$68,333$67,188$68,929
Median Family Income$71,719$69,167$66,250$75,972$69,375$66,458$68,854$72,500$71,538$75,714$95,625$97,083$130,000$123,750
Median NonFamily Income$26,500$25,781$26,094$27,344$26,250$27,404$32,778$33,889$31,645$45,114$43,750$50,385$53,029$56,111
Median Male Income$45,417$42,188$50,208$51,667$40,417$51,500$50,333$51,111$52,813$46,926$49,821$63,125$67,167$74,792
Median Female Income$45,833$39,063$38,036$39,500$38,036$38,571$28,750$0$0$67,500$61,563$73,333$79,375$62,273
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:25756.48%
Unemployed:91.98%
Not In Labor Force:18941.54%
Total:455100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:6525.29%
Service:218.17%
Sales and Office:6324.51%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:8031.13%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2810.89%
Total Civilian Employed Population:257100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $536,900, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $278,000 (107.38%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $159,100. The median gross rent is $1,581, which is well above the national median ($1,413), is up $749 (90.02%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $526. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.37% (64.97% with a mortgage, 35.03% free-and-clear) and renters 28.63% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.74%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$258,900$213,900$217,500$290,000$339,300$348,800$358,000$378,100$377,800$400,000$435,700$482,100$500,000$536,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1014.08%
$500 to $999:68.45%
$1,000 to $1,499:1014.08%
$1,500 to $1,999:3143.66%
$2,000 to $2,499:57.04%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:912.68%
Total:71100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$832$842$807$761$900$941$960$1,055$1,055$1,065$1,221$1,273$1,586$1,581
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):11546.37%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):6225.00%
Renter Occupied:7128.63%
Total Occupied Housing Units:248100%

Occupied Housing Units:24888.26%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3311.74%
Total Housing Units:281100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:22680.43%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:5519.57%
Total Housing Units:281100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 23.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 5.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (66.86%). College enrollment is 8.14%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:296.95%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:71.68%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):11627.82%
Some college, no degree:12930.94%
Associate's degree:409.59%
Bachelor's degree:7117.03%
Graduate or professional degree:256.00%
Total:417100%
High school or higher:38191.37%
Bachelor's degree or higher:9623.02%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:51170.87%
Public Insurance:18325.38%
No Insurance:273.74%
Total:721100%
Has Health Insurance:69496.26%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty1.2%3.7%2.2%3.0%6.1%6.8%6.7%7.1%8.2%6.0%4.3%8.0%6.4%4.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:31.74%
Kindergarten:179.88%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):11566.86%
High school (grades 9-12):2313.37%
College or graduate school:148.14%
Total:172100%
Early Childhood:2011.63%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):15590.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 95659 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 41 people with an annual payroll of $2,157,000. USPS data shows 220 residential mailboxes and 19 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:220Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:19Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:947Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:158Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:11Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$460,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,157,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:41Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 95659 is located in Sutter County, California, within the Yuba City, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 49700) and California's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 166,892 people, about 0.43% of whom live in ZIP Code 95659. It covers 45.928 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.717 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Yuba City, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:49700Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:166,892Source: Census
MSA:Yuba City, CA MSASource: Census
Land Area:45.928 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.717 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:28089.47 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0651336Source: Census
Place Name:Nicolaus CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


95660 | | 95658

Schools in ZIP Code 95659


ZIP Code 95659 is part of 2 school districts, including: Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary School District (Grades KG thru 08) and East Nicolaus Joint Union High School District (Grades 9th thru 12th). There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary 2452 El Centro Blvd.
East Nicolaus, CA 95659
District: Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary School District
South Sutter Charter 2044 Nicolaus Ave.
East Nicolaus, CA 95659
East Nicolaus High 2454 Nicolaus Ave.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
District: East Nicolaus Joint Union High School District
Spartan Academy 2454 Nicolaus Ave
Nicolaus, CA 95659
District: East Nicolaus Joint Union High School District
Sacramento Baptist School 3501 Q St
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
District: Private SchoolNearby
Dar-Ul-Madinah 4110 N Fwy Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95834
District: Private SchoolNearby
Antelope Christian Academy 4533 Antelope Rd
Antelope, CA 95843
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 95659


Universal Technical Institute Of Northern California Inc 4100 Duckhorn Drive
Sacramento, CA 95834
Type: Post Secondary
Federico Beauty Institute 1515 Sports DriveSte 100
Sacramento, CA 95834
Type: Post Secondary
Woodland Community College 2300 E Gibson Rd
Woodland, CA 95776
Type: Post Secondary
Sacramento Center 160 Promenade Circle, Suite 115
Sacramento, CA 95834-1746
Type: Post Secondary
Western Seminary-Sacramento 8150 Industrial Ave. Building D, Suite 250-D
Roseville, CA 95678
Type: Post Secondary
William Jessup University 2121 University Avenue
Rocklin, CA 95765-3707
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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