Nevada City, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Nevada City

Nevada City ZIP code: 95959.

Distances are straight-line from Wilton 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.

Wilton and Nevada City on the map

Measured in a straight line, Nevada City is about 59 miles north of Wilton. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Nevada City belongs to Nevada County, while Wilton is in Sacramento County. Of the 214 places on this site's list, Nevada City ranks 211th in distance from Wilton. On a map, Folsom, Newcastle, North Auburn, and Lake of the Pines sit roughly between Wilton and Nevada City. Nearest to Wilton on this site's list: Vineyard, Clay, Herald, and Elk Grove.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

About Nevada City

Nevada City is a city in Nevada County. Nevada City covers about 2.3 square miles and has about 3,142 residents, roughly 1,396 per square mile. Nevada City is in area code 530.

On the map near Nevada City

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Nevada City include Timber Trails Estates, Banner Crest, Grass Valley, and Rough and Ready.

Parks in and around 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.

Museums and attractions in and around Nevada City: American Victorian Museum, Nevada County Historical Society History Center, and Nevada County Narrow Guage Railroad Museum.

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

Nevada City has about 1,550 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1962. 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.

The lay of the land

The center of Nevada City is about 2,391 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Wilton is at about 119 feet, which puts Nevada City about 2,250 feet higher.

Places near Nevada City

Other places near Nevada City that also have a page on this site:

• Grass Valley 3 mi
• Rough and Ready 6 mi
• Alta Sierra 9 mi
• Penn Valley 10 mi
• Gold Run 11 mi
• Dutch Flat 11 mi
• Lake of the Pines 15 mi
• Foresthill 21 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on emergency repair, off-track doors, opener repair, new garage doors, and broken spring replacement 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.

The Nevada City page of our website has its own pages and starting prices: visit the Nevada City page.