Nevada City, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Nevada City

ZIP code in Nevada City: 95959.

Distances are straight-line from Yolo to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in Nevada City: those whose USPS city name is Nevada City (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Nevada City (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

Homes in Nevada City

Nevada City has about 1,550 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. Half the homes date from 1962 or earlier; 73% were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 65% of Nevada City's homes. 44% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Where many homes are older, original springs, cables and openers are more likely to be near the end of their service life.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Nevada City.

About Nevada City

Nevada City is a city in Nevada County. The area of Nevada City is about 2.3 square miles; its population is about 3,142, or 1,396 per square mile. Phone numbers in Nevada City use area code 530. Roseville, a city of about 163,304, is the closest larger city: about 37 miles southwest of Nevada City.

Elevation and setting

The center of Nevada City is about 2,391 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Yolo is at about 69 feet, which puts Nevada City about 2,300 feet higher.

Yolo and Nevada City on the map

Measured in a straight line, Nevada City is about 55 miles northeast of Yolo. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Nevada City belongs to Nevada County, while Yolo is in Yolo County. Among the 217 places this site lists, Nevada City is number 182 by distance from Yolo. Between Yolo and Nevada City the map shows Nicolaus, East Nicolaus, Trowbridge, and Wheatland. Both use area code 530. Nearest to Yolo on this site's list: Woodland, Knights Landing, Monument Hills, and Zamora.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Around Nevada City

Nearby places on the map include Timber Trails Estates, Banner Crest, Grass Valley, and Rough and Ready.

Museums and attractions in and around Nevada City: American Victorian Museum, Nevada County Historical Society History Center, and Nevada County Narrow Guage Railroad Museum.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the Nevada City city guide.

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on broken spring replacement, emergency repair, opener repair, snapped cables, and new garage doors explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

Places near Nevada City

Other places near Nevada City that also have a page on this site:

• Grass Valley 3 mi
• Rough and Ready 6 mi
• Lake Wildwood 9 mi
• Alta Sierra 9 mi
• Penn Valley 10 mi
• Gold Run 11 mi
• Colfax 12 mi
• Applegate 18 mi
• Foresthill 21 mi

A broken spring or a door off its track in Nevada City is a good reason to call: dispatch will tell you on the phone whether we can reach your address and what the visit would start at.

The Nevada City page of our website has its own pages and starting prices: visit the Nevada City page.