| City: | Grass Valley, California |
| County: | Nevada County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:17:12 PM |
| Population: | 20,720 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 39.1108, -121.1263 |
| Land Area: | 136.938 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 95949 has 20,720 residents and 8,585 households (average 2.41 persons per household). The median age is 53.0 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.5%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 20,720Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 20,709Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 21,318Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 151.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $90,309Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 8,585Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $551,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.41Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.86Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 20,505 | 20,810 | 19,999 | 19,640 | 19,575 | 19,575 | 19,828 | 20,519 | 21,036 | 20,763 | 21,240 | 21,232 | 20,709 |
| Decennial Census | 19,741 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 20,720 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53
Male Median Age: 51.3
Female Median Age: 54.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 418 | 544 | 567 | 533 | 325 | 377 | 498 | 597 | 573 | 513 | 555 | 757 | 890 | 986 | 959 | 544 | 331 | 234 |
| Female | 408 | 480 | 570 | 523 | 350 | 359 | 483 | 558 | 550 | 476 | 573 | 886 | 1,065 | 1,118 | 884 | 580 | 351 | 305 |
| Total | 826 | 1,024 | 1,137 | 1,056 | 675 | 736 | 981 | 1,155 | 1,123 | 989 | 1,128 | 1,643 | 1,955 | 2,104 | 1,843 | 1,124 | 682 | 539 |
| White: | 17,722 | 87.15% |
| Black: | 90 | 0.44% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,576 | 7.75% |
| Asian: | 309 | 1.52% |
| American Indian: | 221 | 1.09% |
| Hawaiian: | 34 | 0.17% |
| Other: | 383 | 1.88% |
| Total: | 20,335 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 10,201 | 49.23% | 51.3 years |
| Females: | 10,519 | 50.77% | 54.5 years |
| Total: | 20,720 | 100% | 53.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 19,693 | 95.09% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 170 | 0.82% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 547 | 2.64% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 299 | 4.09% |
| Total Population: | 20,709 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 19,863 | 95.91% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 846 | 4.09% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $90,309, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $26,266 (41.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,250. Family households earn a median of $113,680 versus $43,304 for nonfamily households (a difference of $70,376). By gender, male median income is $72,392 and female is $51,546, which is well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $20,846 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.3%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is generally lower than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,043 | $63,648 | $62,224 | $60,459 | $56,866 | $58,861 | $61,269 | $67,873 | $71,059 | $80,216 | $88,730 | $90,293 | $90,309 |
| Median Family Income | $74,890 | $76,657 | $75,324 | $75,676 | $69,503 | $68,816 | $73,599 | $79,558 | $86,817 | $95,757 | $104,389 | $107,898 | $113,680 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $34,398 | $32,739 | $33,916 | $34,526 | $33,264 | $34,896 | $36,036 | $40,133 | $36,356 | $37,676 | $39,872 | $43,766 | $43,304 |
| Median Male Income | $55,769 | $55,425 | $54,793 | $59,474 | $59,091 | $53,463 | $54,661 | $61,298 | $61,913 | $62,797 | $69,125 | $71,250 | $72,392 |
| Median Female Income | $43,072 | $43,410 | $43,783 | $40,849 | $42,898 | $43,569 | $49,343 | $52,462 | $46,377 | $42,850 | $47,326 | $48,272 | $51,546 |
| Employed: | 9,093 | 49.63% |
| Unemployed: | 471 | 2.57% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 8,757 | 47.80% |
| Total: | 18,321 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 3,499 | 38.48% |
| Service: | 1,471 | 16.18% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,445 | 26.89% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 842 | 9.26% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 836 | 9.19% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 9,093 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $551,700, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $159,800 (40.78%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $144,400. The median gross rent is $1,827, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $401 (28.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $211. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.25% (62.23% with a mortgage, 37.77% free-and-clear) and renters 13.75% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.53%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $391,900 | $359,900 | $343,000 | $323,000 | $325,500 | $335,700 | $354,700 | $368,700 | $407,300 | $425,000 | $448,500 | $508,300 | $551,700 |
| Less than $500: | 44 | 3.92% |
| $500 to $999: | 42 | 3.74% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 161 | 14.34% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 359 | 31.97% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 223 | 19.86% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 51 | 4.54% |
| $3,000 or more: | 83 | 7.39% |
| No Rent: | 160 | 14.25% |
| Total: | 1,123 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,426 | $1,364 | $1,389 | $1,387 | $1,380 | $1,372 | $1,574 | $1,628 | $1,616 | $1,575 | $1,607 | $1,695 | $1,827 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4,383 | 53.67% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2,660 | 32.57% |
| Renter Occupied: | 1,123 | 13.75% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 8,166 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 8,166 | 94.47% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 478 | 5.53% |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,644 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 7,534 | 87.16% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 174 | 2.01% |
| Other Units: | 936 | 10.83% |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,644 | 100% |
In 2023, 32.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is generally lower than the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 96.20%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.00%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 47.30%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 4.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (35.01%). College enrollment is 26.72%, which is on par with the state rate (30.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 129 | 0.78% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 503 | 3.06% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 3,609 | 21.93% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,813 | 29.24% |
| Associate's degree: | 2,081 | 12.64% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,449 | 20.96% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,874 | 11.39% |
| Total: | 16,458 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 15,826 | 96.16% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5,323 | 32.34% |
| Private Insurance: | 14,531 | 57.34% |
| Public Insurance: | 9,772 | 38.56% |
| No Insurance: | 1,038 | 4.10% |
| Total: | 25,341 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 24,303 | 95.90% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 271 | 7.91% |
| Kindergarten: | 164 | 4.79% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,199 | 35.01% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 876 | 25.58% |
| College or graduate school: | 915 | 26.72% |
| Total: | 3,425 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 435 | 12.70% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 2,239 | 65.37% |
ZIP Code 95949 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 356 business establishments, employing about 2,068 people with an annual payroll of $104,096,000. USPS data shows 8,846 residential mailboxes and 226 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 8,846Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 226Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 10,047Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 4,800Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 59Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 356Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $22,300,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $104,096,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,068Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95949 is located in Nevada County, California, within the Truckee-Grass Valley, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46020) and California's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 102,452 people, about 20.22% of whom live in ZIP Code 95949. It covers 136.938 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.194 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Truckee-Grass Valley, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 46020Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 102,452Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 136.938 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.194 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6183.59 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0630798Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Grass Valley city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 95949 is part of 3 school districts, including: Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District (Grades KG thru 08), Nevada Joint Union High School District (Grades 09 thru 12) and Clear Creek Elementary School District (Grades Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 7 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 October 1, 2025.