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 Sacramento 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.

Nevada City in relation to Sacramento

Measured in a straight line, Nevada City is about 53 miles northeast of Sacramento. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Sacramento is in Sacramento County, Nevada City is in Nevada County. Among the 237 places this site lists, Nevada City is number 193 by distance from Sacramento. On a map, Foothill Farms, Antelope, Roseville, and Lincoln sit roughly between Sacramento and Nevada City. Nearest to Sacramento on this site's list: West Sacramento, Fruitridge Pocket, Lemon Hill, and Parkway.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

About Nevada City

Nevada City is a city in Nevada County. About 3,142 people live in the 2.3 square miles of Nevada City (around 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.

Around Nevada City

Next to and around Nevada City you will find Timber Trails Estates, Banner Crest, Grass Valley, and Rough and Ready.

Parks near the center of Nevada City include Nisenan Garden, Hirschman's Pond, Calanan Park, and Tobiassen Park.

Public schools near the center of Nevada City include Seven Hills Intermediate, Forest Charter, Deer Creek Elementary, and Earle Jamieson Educational Options.

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

Housing in Nevada City

Census estimates count 1,550 housing units in Nevada City. The median home was built in 1962, and 73% of homes were built before 1980. About 44 in 100 occupied homes in Nevada City are lived in by their owners. 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.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Nevada City is about 2,391 feet above sea level (USGS). Sacramento is at about 27 feet, which puts Nevada City about 2,350 feet higher.

Around Nevada City

Places close to Nevada City with a page on this site:

• Grass Valley 3 mi
• Rough and Ready 6 mi
• North San Juan 9 mi
• Lake Wildwood 9 mi
• Alta Sierra 9 mi
• Penn Valley 10 mi
• Dobbins 12 mi
• Alta 13 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on off-track doors, broken spring replacement, snapped cables, emergency repair, 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.

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.

For more about Nevada City, see the Nevada City page of our website.