HousingHandbookReference data

U.S. ZIP Code · CA95959

Nevada County

Typical home value

$555,037[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.6%
5-year / yr
-0.3%
10-year / yr
+3.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+95.4%
vs metro
vs state
-20.8%
ZIP 95959 location in CA
Location of ZIP 95959 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 95959 is worth $555,037. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,011 a month — a 4.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,011[2]
Gross yield
4.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.6%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,963[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Nevada County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
17,683[3]
Median household income
$86,524[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Nevada County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-91[5]
Moved in
3,191
Moved out
3,282

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
10
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
2
  • Forest Charter

    Other · Grades K–12 · Nevada County Office of Education

    806 students

  • Nevada City School of the Arts

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Nevada City School of the Arts District

    460 students

  • Seven Hills Intermediate

    Middle · Grades 4–8 · Nevada City Elementary

    431 students

  • Deer Creek Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–3 · Nevada City Elementary

    274 students

  • Twin Ridges Home Study Charter

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Nevada County Office of Education

    220 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%
Annual rent$24,130

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,807
Loan principal$444,030
Down payment$111,007
Total interest paid$566,335

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.79
Monthly cost to own$3,597
Monthly rent$2,011

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 95959?
The typical home in 95959 is worth $555,037, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 95959?
Home values in 95959 are down 2.6% over the past year, and down 0.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 95959?
A typical home in 95959 rents for about $2,011 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 95959?
The effective property tax rate in 95959 is 0.7% — roughly $3,963 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 95959?
ZIP code 95959 has a population of 17,683 and a median household income of $86,524.

Compare ZIPs

Pit ZIP 95959 against any other ZIP — full side-by-side table.

Compare 95959

#Jump to section