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 Drytown 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.

The houses of 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. 65% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 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.

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. Nevada City is in area code 530. Roseville, a city of about 163,304, is the closest larger city: about 37 miles southwest of Nevada City.

Nevada City at 2,391 feet

The center of Nevada City is about 2,391 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Drytown is at about 693 feet, which puts Nevada City about 1,700 feet higher.

Drytown and Nevada City on the map

Measured in a straight line, Nevada City is about 57 miles north of Drytown. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Nevada City belongs to Nevada County, while Drytown is in Amador County. Of the 201 places on this site's list, Nevada City ranks 185th in distance from Drytown. Between Drytown and Nevada City the map shows Lotus, Auburn Lake Trails, Cool, and Applegate. Drytown uses area code 209 and Nevada City uses 530. The places on this site's list closest to Drytown are Plymouth, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Martell.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Around Nevada City

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

Schools in and around 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.

Common garage door repairs

Our service pages explain the common garage door jobs: off-track doors, snapped cables, opener repair, emergency repair, and new garage doors. Prices on our pricing page are starting prices; service at your address is confirmed by phone and the exact price before any work.

Close to Nevada City

These places sit nearest Nevada City and also have a page on this site:

• Grass Valley 3 mi
• Alta Sierra 9 mi
• Gold Run 11 mi
• Dutch Flat 11 mi
• Colfax 12 mi
• Alta 13 mi
• Applegate 18 mi
• Wheatland 25 mi
• Sheridan 26 mi
• Penryn 29 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.