95959 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95959, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95959 is a zip code in Nevada County, California, which covers Donner CCD, Grass Valley CCD, and Nevada City, with a total population of 18,280 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 95959 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95959.

The estimated population of people living in 95959 is 18,280, with a median age of 55.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95959 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,280
+2.48%
+3.89%
2020
17,838
 -2.75% -
2019
18,343
+2.42%
-
2018
17,910
+1.79%
-
2017
17,595
 - -

Population of 95959 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95959 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
84.5%
85.5%
 -1.17%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.8%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%
Hispanic
8%
7%
 +14.29%
Asian
1.9%
1.5%
 +26.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
3.9%
 -2.56%
Other
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95959 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 95959 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95959 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95959 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 55.8 +1.45% 52.3 +0.19% 58.1 +2.29%
2020 55 +2.61% 52.2 +2.96% 56.8 +1.79%
2019 53.6 -1.83% 50.7 -4.52% 55.8 -0.53%
2018 54.6 -1.09% 53.1 -1.67% 56.1 +0.72%
2017 55.2 - 54 - 55.7 -

The median age of the 95959 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 95959 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 560 +27.26% 667 -18.56% 701 540
10 to 19 759 0.88% 686 -20.58% 750 546
20 to 29 841 +11.96% 448 +52.74% 912 722
30 to 39 869 +11.71% 755 +24.81% 952 952
40 to 49 1,021 +1.98% 908 -43.86% 1,036 543
50 to 59 1,320 +1.15% 1,688 -19.1% 1,331 1,379
60 to 69 2,359 -31.93% 1,845 +16.88% 1,688 2,165
70+ 1,335 +51.61% 1,534 +21.79% 2,169 1,894

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95959 zip code is $71,757.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 95959.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,704.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,054.00
  • 65 and over
    $70,153.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95959 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 95959, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 95959 is currently $101,637.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

13.32% of households in 95959 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 95959 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.27%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.46%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.97%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.40%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.20%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.32%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95959 is $44,297.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95959 by the total population of 95959.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95959 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95959 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.15%
  • Bachelor's degree
    45.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.98%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.81%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95959 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95959 zip over the age of 16 is 16,298.

Of those people, a total of 56.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 95959 is 53.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 95959 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 555 44.50% 9.30%
20 to 24 years 741 68.20% 6.30%
25 to 29 years 893 84.30% 2.60%
30 to 34 years 1,110 84.50% 13.20%
35 to 44 years 1,547 70.40% 0.70%
45 to 54 years 2,141 80.70% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 1,395 70.50% 3.00%
60 to 64 years 2,119 60.50% 1.20%
65 to 74 years 3,824 36.50% 8.90%
75 years and over 1,973 11.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95959. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 14,912 55.60% 4.00%
Black or African American 139 41.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 39 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 327 39.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 60 100.00% 0.00%
Other 98 75.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 723 72.50% 23.30%
Hispanic or Latino 1,132 54.10% 13.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,970 55.70% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95959 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 95959 is 8,664, with median earnings of $32,602.00.

Women in 95959 are earning approximately 81.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,664 $32,602.00
Male 4,559 $37,139.00
Female 4,105 $30,246.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95959 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,387 $78,635.00
Business and Financial 535 $61,101.00
Computer and Mathematical 355 $44,792.00
Architecture and Engineering 222 $100,769.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 65 $11,985.00
Community and Social Service 83 $43,036.00
Legal 170 $88,989.00
Educational and Library 323 $50,956.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 496 $13,100.00
Healthcare Practitioners 424 $49,097.00
Healthcare Support 314 $31,389.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $112,679.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 522 $17,955.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 632 $18,108.00
Personal Care and Service 231 $16,079.00
Sales 770 $34,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 864 $26,731.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $31,667.00
Construction and Extraction 506 $40,161.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 163 $44,821.00
Production 181 $20,924.00
Transportation and Material Moving 156 $22,813.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95959 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 95959.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 792 $106,440.00 595 $57,132.00
Business and Financial 236 $97,436.00 299 $42,679.00
Computer and Mathematical 210 $83,261.00 145 $7,060.00
Architecture and Engineering 222 $100,769.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 31 $0.00 34 $0.00
Community and Social Service 46 $29,474.00 37 $44,464.00
Legal 69 $48,984.00 101 $89,335.00
Educational and Library 129 $45,083.00 194 $55,714.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 250 $7,273.00 246 $26,554.00
Healthcare Practitioners 88 $146,250.00 336 $32,143.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 304 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $112,679.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 379 $18,841.00 143 $11,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 423 $15,679.00 209 $19,577.00
Personal Care and Service 119 $0.00 112 $20,357.00
Sales 352 $52,969.00 418 $27,838.00
Office and Administrative Support 65 $25,536.00 799 $26,830.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $0.00 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 506 $40,161.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 163 $44,821.00 0 $0.00
Production 148 $22,692.00 33 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 112 $23,229.00 44 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,577 households in 95959, with an average household size of 2.35 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,602 families living in the 95959 zip code with an average family size of 2.81 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 95959:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,828 212 562 2,975
Average Household Size 2.87 3.72 3.37 1.4
Total Families 3,828 212 562 0
Average Household Size 2.78 3.14 2.86 0

Poverty

Of the 4,602 families living in 95959, 8.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95959:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,925 housing units in 95959.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,577 84.90%
Vacant 1,348 15.10%

19.46% of the total 8,925 housing units in 95959 are rental units. This is approximately 1,737 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,768 are occupied by the owner - or 64.63% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95959 is $1,424.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95959 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    72
  • Less than $500
    57
  • $500 to $999
    288
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    623
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    232
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    325
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    162
  • $3,000 or more
    50

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95959 is $519,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95959 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    145
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    27
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    53
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    81
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    605
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,825
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,773
  • $1,000,000 or more
    259

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95959. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95959 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,050
  • 1940 to 1949
    252
  • 1950 to 1959
    390
  • 1960 to 1969
    746
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,754
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,121
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,590
  • 2000 to 2009
    788
  • 2010 to 2013
    234
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 95959 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    114
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,977
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,113
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,373

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95959 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95959 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95959.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    476
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,057
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,450
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    837
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    334
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    247
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    396
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    169
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    150
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    271
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    242
  • 90 or more minutes
    316

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 95959 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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