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Nevada County, CA
14 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Nevada County, California.
Population
102,481
Land area
958sq mi
People per sq mi
107
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Nevada County
Nevada County at a glance
- Nevada County is 58% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $89,882, 9% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $621,800 (15% below California) and median rent is $1,677 a month.
- Its largest cities are Truckee (17,066), Grass Valley (14,113) and Alta Sierra (7,361).
Local data for Nevada County, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nevada County, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,882
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$621,800
Prices +0.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,677/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
41.5%
Median age
50.1
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (14,710), Irish Americans (13,878), Mexican Americans (7,203).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,782
34,626 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,346
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $9,915 per person
PPP loans
$201M
3,188 loans, 23,357 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.1M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Nevada County, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.8%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home25.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nevada County, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,183
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
115
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 35°F
62.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nevada County, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.5%
U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Nevada County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Nevada County, CA?
- Truckee is the largest city or town in Nevada County, with about 17,066 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Nevada County?
- Nevada County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 95945, 95946, 95949, 95959, 95975.
- What is the population of Nevada County, CA?
- About 102,481 people live in Nevada County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Nevada County?
- Nevada County borders Washoe County, NV, Placer County, Yuba County, Sierra County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023