95960 ZIP Code — North San Juan, CA

Nevada County, California

ZIP code 95960 is located in North San Juan, California, within Nevada County. It covers approximately 41.60 square miles and serves a population of 594 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95960

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $367,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $37,586. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 95960 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

594
population
41.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95960 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95960

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95960. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
North San Juan Acceptable
North San Juan Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
95935 Dobbins (6.8 mi) 95925 Challenge (8.2 mi) 95959 Nevada City (8.9 mi) 95962 Oregon House (9.3 mi) 95922 Camptonville (10.2 mi) 95975 Rough And Ready (10.9 mi) 95919 Brownsville (11.3 mi) 95972 Rackerby (13.3 mi) 95930 Clipper Mills (13.7 mi) 95918 Browns Valley (14.1 mi) 95945 Grass Valley (14.4 mi) 95910 Alleghany (15.3 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 594
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 057
Geography
Land area 41.60 sq mi
Water area 0.14 sq mi
Latitude 39.3743
Longitude -121.0808
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 60.3% 37.2% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 29.6% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 1.6% 23.2% 26.4%
Over $200k 2.3% 10.0% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

594
Population
14
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$37,586
Median household income
$21,315
Per capita income
$367,900
Median home value
$744
Median monthly rent
56.0%
Home ownership
25.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
Unemployment
242
Housing units
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
Under 5
7
43
5–9
47
16
10–14
17
15
15–19
16
53
25–34
58
62
35–44
68
21
45–54
22
19
55–59
20
12
60–64
12
27
65–74
29
12
75–84
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816026.9%
18 and over43473.1%
65 and over8013.5%
Median age35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%
Two or more races 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
GroupCount%
White56994.5%
Two or more races223.7%
Hispanic or Latino81.3%
Asian30.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.3% 37.2% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 29.6% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 1.6% 23.2% 26.4%
Over $200k 2.3% 10.0% 13.3%
Under $10k 16.7%
$10k–$15k 15.1%
$15k–$25k 12.3%
$25k–$35k 5.6%
$35k–$50k 15.9%
$50k–$75k 6.3%
$75k–$100k 4.8%
$100k–$150k 20.6%
$150k–$200k 0.8%
$200k+ 2.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k16.7%
$10k–$15k15.1%
$15k–$25k12.3%
$25k–$35k5.6%
$35k–$50k15.9%
$50k–$75k6.3%
$75k–$100k4.8%
$100k–$150k20.6%
$150k–$200k0.8%
$200k+2.0%
Median income$37,586

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%
$50k–$100k 14.2%
$100k–$150k 10.6%
$150k–$200k 4.3%
$200k–$300k 12.1%
$300k–$500k 30.5%
$500k–$1M 17.0%
$1M+ 9.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$367,900
Median rent / month$744
Owner occupied56.0%
Renter occupied44.0%
Vacant28.6%
Single-family detached91.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.8%
Median rooms4.3
Avg household size (owned)2.31

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.4%
2000–20093.4%
1990–199911.3%
1980–198932.9%
1970–19797.9%
1960–196910.5%
1950–19599.3%
1940–19499.9%
1939 or earlier11.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.7%
1 bedroom35.1%
2 bedrooms30.6%
3 bedrooms19.3%
4 bedrooms11.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.1%
1 vehicle52.8%
2 vehicles30.6%
3 or more9.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas7.5%
Electricity11.1%
Propane / LP gas23.8%
Wood47.6%
Solar9.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6927.4%
Cohabiting couple3513.9%
Male householder, no spouse6023.8%
Female householder, no spouse8834.9%
Households with children under 189437.3%
Households with seniors (65+)8031.7%
Average household size2.36

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married42.8%33.7%
Married27.9%28.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%9.9%
Divorced29.3%28.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 15.7%
HS graduate 47.8%
Some college, no degree 11.2%
Associate's degree 7.5%
Bachelor's degree 12.2%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.3%
Bachelor's or higher17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school12383.7%
High school2416.3%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 27.6%
Other services 23.8%
Construction 12.4%
Education & healthcare 11.9%
Information 7.1%
Professional & management 6.7%
Agriculture & mining 6.2%
Manufacturing 3.3%
Retail trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.1%
Service54.3%
Sales & office5.2%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation12.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector51.9%
Government21.0%
Self-employed27.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone40.0%
Carpool27.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.0%
Work from home31.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)36.7

Poverty

All people 25.9%
Under 18 years 15.0%
18 and over 30.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 81.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.7%
Retirement income15.5%
Supplemental Security12.3%
Cash public assistance6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP17.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.7%
High blood pressure32.8%
High cholesterol35.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis27.6%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.7%
Binge drinking18.0%
No physical activity20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.8%
Depression20.1%
Fair or poor health16.0%
Poor mental health15.2%
Poor physical health12.3%
No health insurance8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.5%
Visited dentist63.6%
Cholesterol screening92.1%
Teeth loss11.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans184.1%
Disability%
Any disability8.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years13.8%
65 and over0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance27.4%
Public insurance71.0%
No insurance7.4%
Uninsured under 194.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only58197.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)57496.6%
Born in same state55994.1%
Born in different state45877.1%
Foreign born152.5%
Naturalized citizen203.4%
Not a US citizen20100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French7011.8%
Italian305.1%
German274.5%
AncestryCount%
Polish254.2%
Dutch50.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.4%
Internet access92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95960

What city is ZIP code 95960 in?

ZIP code 95960 is primarily assigned to North San Juan, California.

What county is ZIP code 95960 in?

ZIP code 95960 falls within Nevada County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95960?

26% of residents in ZIP code 95960 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95960?

The median home value in ZIP code 95960 is $367,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 95960?

The median household income in ZIP code 95960 is $37,586, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 95960?

ZIP code 95960 has an estimated population of 594 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 95960 in?

ZIP code 95960 observes the PST timezone.

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