95975 ZIP Code — Rough And Ready, CA

Nevada County, California

ZIP code 95975 is located in Rough And Ready, California, within Nevada County. It covers approximately 9.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,628 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95975

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $575,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,201. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 37% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 95975 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,628

population

9.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95975 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95975

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95975. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rough And Ready	Acceptable
Rough And Ready	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95977 Smartsville (7.9 mi) 95949 Grass Valley (8.1 mi) 95962 Oregon House (8.1 mi) 95935 Dobbins (10.5 mi) 95918 Browns Valley (10.8 mi) 95960 North San Juan (10.9 mi) 95945 Grass Valley (13.4 mi) 95903 Beale Afb (14.1 mi) 95959 Nevada City (15.1 mi) 95919 Brownsville (15.4 mi) 95972 Rackerby (15.5 mi) 95713 Colfax (16 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,628
Population density	172 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	9.44 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.2259
Longitude	-121.1502
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	47.5%	37.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	29.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	23.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,628

Population

172

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$78,201

Median household income

$32,093

Per capita income

$575,200

Median home value

$1,184

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

646

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

118

35–44

134

45–54

55–59

127

60–64

144

130

65–74

146

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	408	25.1%
18 and over	1,220	74.9%
65 and over	364	22.4%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,550	95.2%
Two or more races	40	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	1.7%
Asian	10	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	37.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	29.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	23.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	22.5%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	13.1%
Median income	$78,201

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 2.7%

$300k–$500k 22.7%

$500k–$1M 64.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$575,200
Median rent / month	$1,184
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	68.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.6%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	37.1%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	61.0%
4 bedrooms	2.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.2%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	45.1%
Fuel oil	5.4%
Wood	16.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	223	31.7%
Cohabiting couple	178	25.3%
Male householder, no spouse	156	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	146	20.8%
Households with children under 18	233	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	294	41.8%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	30.6%
Married	34.4%	32.7%
Separated	6.5%	2.1%
Widowed	6.1%	13.2%
Divorced	30.8%	21.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 25.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 14.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	148	45.0%
High school	181	55.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 27.1%

Transportation & utilities 17.8%

Other services 15.2%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Professional & management 8.2%

Public administration 6.8%

Construction 5.4%

Retail trade 5.4%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.0%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	6.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	22.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.9%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	36.6%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.2%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	235	19.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.0%
65 and over	20.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.2%
Public insurance	61.2%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,570	96.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,618	99.4%
Born in same state	1,618	99.4%
Born in different state	1,012	62.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.6%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	89	5.5%
English	53	3.3%
Polish	53	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	50	3.1%
German	31	1.9%
Arab	17	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95975

What city is ZIP code 95975 in?

ZIP code 95975 is primarily assigned to Rough And Ready, California.

What county is ZIP code 95975 in?

ZIP code 95975 falls within Nevada County, California.

Does ZIP code 95975 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 95975 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 95975 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 95975 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95975?

The median home value in ZIP code 95975 is $575,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 95975?

ZIP code 95975 has an estimated population of 1,628 residents, with a density of 172 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 95975 in?

ZIP code 95975 observes the PST timezone.