95659 ZIP Code — Nicolaus, CA
Sutter County, California
ZIP code 95659 is located in Nicolaus, California, within Sutter County. It covers approximately 45.93 square miles and serves a population of 790 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530/916.
About ZIP code 95659
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $482,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
The gap between median ($68,333) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
790
population
45.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95659 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95659
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95659. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Nicolaus | Acceptable |
| Nicolaus | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
95668 Pleasant Grove (3.6 mi)
95674 Rio Oso (7.7 mi)
95836 Sacramento (9.4 mi)
95626 Elverta (9.6 mi)
95645 Knights Landing (10.8 mi)
95837 Sacramento (10.9 mi)
95747 Roseville (11.3 mi)
95991 Yuba City (12.7 mi)
95673 Rio Linda (12.7 mi)
95835 Sacramento (12.7 mi)
95776 Woodland (13.2 mi)
95648 Lincoln (14.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 790 |
| Population density | 17 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 101 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 45.93 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.72 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.8521 |
| Longitude | -121.5642 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 530/916 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.0% | 39.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 31.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 22.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 6.5% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
790
Population
17
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$68,333
Median household income
$43,011
Per capita income
$482,100
Median home value
$1,273
Median monthly rent
62.7%
Home ownership
13.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
220
Housing units
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
20
Under 5
19
33
5–9
33
31
10–14
31
39
15–19
38
17
20–24
16
58
25–34
58
27
35–44
26
49
45–54
49
36
55–59
36
27
60–64
27
39
65–74
38
12
75–84
12
10
85+
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 201 | 25.4% |
| 18 and over | 589 | 74.6% |
| 65 and over | 120 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.7%
Two or more races
19%
Hispanic or Latino
18.5%
Other race
3.5%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Black or African American
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 549 | 56.7% |
| Two or more races | 184 | 19% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 179 | 18.5% |
| Other race | 34 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.0% | 39.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 31.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 22.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 6.5% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
12.3%
$35k–$50k
7.5%
$50k–$75k
22.7%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
16.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 16.9% |
| Median income | $68,333 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.8%
$100k–$150k
7.8%
$200k–$300k
19.2%
$300k–$500k
16.6%
$500k–$1M
39.4%
$1M+
9.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $482,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,273 |
| Owner occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter occupied | 37.3% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 77.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 22.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.9% |
| 3 or more | 39.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 24.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 46.1% |
| Fuel oil | 2.3% |
| Wood | 16.2% |
| Solar | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 2.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 149 | 48.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 13 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 91 | 29.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 55 | 17.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 99 | 32.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 91 | 29.5% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.7% | 28.4% |
| Married | 43.5% | 52.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 6.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
29.8%
Some college, no degree
28.7%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 8 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 119 | 65.4% |
| High school | 37 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 18 | 9.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
17.4%
Retail trade
16.8%
Education & healthcare
13.9%
Public administration
11.0%
Transportation & utilities
9.4%
Construction
8.7%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Professional & management
4.2%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Other services
3.2%
Finance & real estate
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 9.7% |
| Sales & office | 14.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 28.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.1% |
| Government | 26.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 56.7% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 11.6% |
| Work from home | 16.4% |
| Other means | 5.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.9%
Under 18 years
14.4%
18 and over
13.8%
Married-couple families
10.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 53 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 47.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.2% |
| Public insurance | 37.0% |
| No insurance | 7.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 751 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 51 | 6.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 51 | 6.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 717 | 90.8% |
| Born in same state | 706 | 89.4% |
| Born in different state | 585 | 74.1% |
| Foreign born | 11 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 73 | 9.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 36 | 49.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 102 | 12.9% |
| French | 87 | 11% |
| Arab | 37 | 4.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 28 | 3.5% |
| German | 8 | 1% |
| Polish | 2 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95659
What city is ZIP code 95659 in?
ZIP code 95659 is primarily assigned to Nicolaus, California.
What county is ZIP code 95659 in?
ZIP code 95659 falls within Sutter County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95659?
The median home value in ZIP code 95659 is $482,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 95659?
ZIP code 95659 has an estimated population of 790 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 95659?
The median household income in ZIP code 95659 is $68,333, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 95659 in?
ZIP code 95659 observes the PST timezone.