| City: | Washington, California |
| County: | Nevada County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:02:07 AM |
| Population: | 121 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.3390, -120.7911 |
| Land Area: | 10.883 sq mi |
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Washington, California sits in Nevada County's rural northeastern reaches, where the post office serves a much larger area than the 121 residents might suggest. The facility maintains 110 PO Boxes for just 51 local households, producing an adoption rate of 2.16. That's more than double what local demand alone would explain.
This pattern is typical of regional service hubs, where the post office becomes the mail center for people scattered across surrounding areas without carrier delivery. Washington Road is the only street with standard mail service, and it has just one delivery point. The rest of the population relies on PO Boxes exclusively.
The community covers 2.1 square miles with a median age of 55.5 years, suggesting a stable, older population. The median household income of $33,113 reflects the area's rural, working-class character. About 59 residents are in the civilian labor force, with 31 working outside the information, finance, and professional sectors.
Nearest named neighborhoods are 15 to 20 miles away near Lake of the Pines, including Alpine Meadows, Mink Creek Mobile Home, and Oak Ridge near Colfax. Washington's isolation explains why the post office serves as a critical link for residents who'd otherwise face long drives to collect mail. The single named building in USPS records is simply "POSTMASTER," underscoring the facility's administrative role in this dispersed service area.
Washington has minimal street delivery infrastructure, with only Washington Road appearing in USPS records as having a single delivery point. This lack of street diversity reflects the area's character as a PO Box-dependent community where the post office serves as the central mail hub.
ZIP Code 95986 has 121 residents and 51 households (average 2.37 persons per household). The median age is 55.5 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.2% male and 43.8% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.6%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (2.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 121Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 115Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 11.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 51Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $323,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.37Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.16Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 19 | 19 | 36 | 17 | 24 | 79 | 78 | 53 | 56 | 123 | 99 | 104 | 110 | 115 |
| Decennial Census | 162 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 121 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.5
Male Median Age: 53
Female Median Age: 62.3
| 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 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Female | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| White: | 112 | 95.73% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.85% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.85% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 2.56% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 117 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 68 | 56.20% | 53.0 years |
| Females: | 53 | 43.80% | 62.3 years |
| Total: | 121 | 100% | 55.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 115 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 115 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 115 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,714. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.1%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.8%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (56.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $58,214 | $60,714 | $63,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 67 | 58.26% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 7.83% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 39 | 33.91% |
| Total: | 115 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 38 | 56.72% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 29 | 43.28% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 67 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $323,900, which is a bit under the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $185,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.63% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 31.37% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $137,500 | $138,400 | $275,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $323,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 16 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 35 | 68.63% |
| Renter Occupied: | 16 | 31.37% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 86.44% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 8 | 13.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 59 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 48 | 81.36% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 18.64% |
| Total Housing Units: | 59 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 7.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 97.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 25.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 25.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 25.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 58 | 50.43% |
| Some college, no degree: | 17 | 14.78% |
| Associate's degree: | 23 | 20.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 17 | 14.78% |
| Total: | 115 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 115 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 17 | 14.78% |
| Private Insurance: | 9 | 7.26% |
| Public Insurance: | 112 | 90.32% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 2.42% |
| Total: | 124 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 121 | 97.58% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 18.5% | 21.4% | 25.8% | 25.8% |
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: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 95986 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 14 people with an annual payroll of $368,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 107Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $58,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $368,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 14Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95986 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 98,764 people, about 0.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 95986. It covers 10.883 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Truckee-Grass Valley, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 46020Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 98,764Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 10.883 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 0683570Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Washington CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 95986 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 February 1, 2026.