95728 ZIP Code — Soda Springs, CA

Nevada County, California

ZIP code 95728 is located in Soda Springs, California, within Nevada County. It covers approximately 27.99 square miles and serves a population of 549 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95728

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $919,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $113,304. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 95728 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

549

population

27.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95728 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95728

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95728. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Soda Springs	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	549
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	27.99 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	39.4174
Longitude	-120.4698
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	530

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	37.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	29.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	43.4%	23.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

549

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$113,304

Median household income

$56,124

Per capita income

$919,400

Median home value

$1,778

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

1,091

Housing units

65.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	120	21.9%
18 and over	429	78.1%
65 and over	82	14.9%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.8%

Asian 9.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Two or more races 4.5%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	458	78.8%
Asian	54	9.3%
Hispanic or Latino	32	5.5%
Two or more races	26	4.5%
Other race	11	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	37.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	29.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	43.4%	23.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.0%	13.3%

$35k–$50k 19.2%

$50k–$75k 6.4%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 33.3%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k+ 13.7%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	19.2%
$50k–$75k	6.4%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	33.3%
$150k–$200k	13.7%
$200k+	13.7%
Median income	$113,304

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 41.3%

$1M+ 38.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$919,400
Median rent / month	$1,778
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	80.8%
Single-family detached	93.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	19.1%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	48.4%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.6%
Electricity	21.9%
Propane / LP gas	63.9%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	60.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	66	30.1%
Female householder, no spouse	21	9.6%
Households with children under 18	55	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	22.4%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.1%	28.8%
Married	55.7%	65.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.7%
Divorced	3.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 3.0%

Some college, no degree 8.4%

Associate's degree 19.7%

Bachelor's degree 29.9%

Graduate / professional 35.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	65.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	57	41.0%
High school	63	45.3%
College / grad school	19	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 31.3%

Construction 15.0%

Education & healthcare 10.5%

Public administration 10.5%

Professional & management 10.2%

Finance & real estate 9.5%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Retail trade 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.1%
Service	24.5%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.0%
Government	24.5%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	31.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.4%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.5%
High blood pressure	28.0%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.8%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	14.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.9%
Visited dentist	71.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	7.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	549	100.0%
Spanish	12	2.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	12	2.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	494	90.0%
Born in same state	494	90.0%
Born in different state	351	63.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	55	10.0%
Not a US citizen	44	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	201	36.6%
Italian	163	29.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	60	10.9%
English	14	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95728

What city is ZIP code 95728 in?

ZIP code 95728 is primarily assigned to Soda Springs, California.

What county is ZIP code 95728 in?

ZIP code 95728 falls within Nevada County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95728?

66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95728?

The median home value in ZIP code 95728 is $919,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 95728?

The median household income in ZIP code 95728 is $113,304, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 95728?

ZIP code 95728 has an estimated population of 549 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 95728 in?

ZIP code 95728 observes the PST timezone.