Grass Valley
City in Nevada County, California
Grass Valley is a city in Nevada County, California, with 14,016 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,411 ft (735 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nevada City, 2.9 miles N.
- 14,016residents (2020 Census)
- 2,411 ftelevation · 735 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.5 km²
- 2,337 / sq mipopulation density
- 95945ZIP code
About Grass Valley
Grass Valley is a city in Nevada County, California, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was 14,016. Situated at roughly 2,500 feet (760 m) in elevation in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, this northern Gold Country city is 57 miles (92 km) by car from Sacramento and 88 miles (142 km) west of Reno.
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- Median household income
- $51,764
- Median home value
- $482,200
- Median rent
- $1,458/mo
- Median age
- 49.6
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Grass Valley had 14,016 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,016 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,337 per sq mi (903 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grass Valley at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Nevada County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,016 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.00 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,411 ft (735 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2203° N, 121.0527° W |
| ZIP code | 95945 |
| Official website | cityofgrassvalley.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0630798 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grass Valley
- Nevada City2.9 mi N
- Rough and Ready4.7 mi W
- Alta Sierra6.5 mi S
- Penn Valley7.8 mi W
- Lake Wildwood7.8 mi W
- Colfax10.2 mi SE
- North San Juan10.8 mi N
- Dutch Flat11.7 mi E
- Lake of the Pines12.6 mi S
- Dobbins12.6 mi NW
- Smartsville12.9 mi W
- Alta13.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Grass Valley
What county is Grass Valley in?
Grass Valley is in Nevada County, California.
What is the population of Grass Valley, CA?
14,016 people lived in Grass Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grass Valley, CA?
The ZIP code of Grass Valley is 95945.
What is the elevation of Grass Valley?
2,411 feet (735 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grass Valley?
Nevada City (2.9 mi), Rough and Ready (4.7 mi), Alta Sierra (6.5 mi), Penn Valley (7.8 mi), Lake Wildwood (7.8 mi).
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