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Washington, CA
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California. ZIP codes: 95986.
Population
129
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
68
ZIP codes
1
Washington and its ZIP codes
Washington at a glance
- Washington is 73% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Washington, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nevada County. PPP loans are for Washington.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 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
Environment and hazard risk
Washington, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,183
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
115
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 34°F
62.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washington, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Washington
1 in or overlapping Washington. Population shown
Cities near Washington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.5 |
| AlleghanyCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| AltaCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Dutch FlatCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| PikeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| Nevada CityCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Goodyears BarCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| CamptonvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| DownievilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| North San JuanCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Grass ValleyCity | 18 mi | 6 |
| Sierra CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| KingvaleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| ColfaxCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| Rough and ReadyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| Alta SierraCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Washington, CA in?
- Washington is in Nevada County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Washington, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Washington include 95986.
- What is the population of Washington, CA?
- About 129 people live in Washington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Washington?
- Nearby places include Graniteville (6.9 mi), Alleghany (7.9 mi), Alta (9.9 mi), Dutch Flat (11 mi), Pike (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023