95986 ZIP Code — Washington, CA
Nevada County, California
ZIP code 95986 is located in Washington, California, within Nevada County. It covers approximately 10.88 square miles and serves a population of 104 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.
104
population
10.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95986 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95986
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95986. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Washington | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 104 |
| Population density | 10 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 057 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3390 |
| Longitude | -120.7911 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 530 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 17.0% | 37.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.3% | 29.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 44.7% | 23.2% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 10.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
104
Population
10
People per sq mi
61.4
Median age
$0
Median household income
$33,348
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
66.7%
Home ownership
18.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unemployment
50
Housing units
6.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
45–54
1
47
60–64
18
20
65–74
8
5
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 104 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 35 | 33.7% |
| Median age | 61.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 17.0% | 37.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.3% | 29.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 44.7% | 23.2% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 10.0% | 13.3% |
$10k–$15k
17.9%
$15k–$25k
15.4%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
56.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 17.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 56.4% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
15.4%
$300k–$500k
84.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 66.7% |
| Renter occupied | 33.3% |
| Vacant | 38.1% |
| Single-family detached | 60.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 31.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 68.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 33.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 60.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 66.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 89.7% |
| No fuel used | 10.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6 | 15.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 11 | 28.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 22 | 56.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 35 | 89.7% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 82.9% | 0.0% |
| Married | 7.9% | 21.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 78.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
60.6%
Some college, no degree
11.5%
Associate's degree
21.2%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 6.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
50.8%
Agriculture & mining
49.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.2% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 50.8% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 6.3% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 93.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 6.3% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 93.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
18.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
18.3%
Married-couple families
100.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 89.7% |
| Retirement income | 56.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.5% |
| No health insurance | 8.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.3% |
| Visited dentist | 64.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 62.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 96.2% |
| No insurance | 3.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 104 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 104 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 104 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 71 | 68.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 10 | 9.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95986
What city is ZIP code 95986 in?
ZIP code 95986 is primarily assigned to Washington, California.
What county is ZIP code 95986 in?
ZIP code 95986 falls within Nevada County, California.
Does ZIP code 95986 have a large retiree population?
90% of households in ZIP code 95986 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 95986 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 95986 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 95986?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95986?
18% of residents in ZIP code 95986 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 95986 in?
ZIP code 95986 observes the PST timezone.