Nevada City
City in Nevada County, California

Nevada City is a city in Nevada County, California, with 3,152 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,477 ft (755 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grass Valley, 2.9 miles S.
- 3,152residents (2020 Census)
- 2,477 ftelevation · 755 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 1,403 / sq mipopulation density
- 95945ZIP code
About Nevada City
Nevada City is a city in and the county seat of Nevada County, California, United States, 60 miles (97 km) northeast of Sacramento, 84 miles (135 km) southwest of Reno and 147 miles (237 km) northeast of San Francisco. The population was 3,152 as of the 2020 census.
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Living in Nevada City
- Median household income
- $75,792
- Median home value
- $677,400
- Median rent
- $1,411/mo
- Median age
- 52.8
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Nevada City had 3,152 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,152 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,403 per sq mi (542 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nevada City at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Nevada County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,152 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.25 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,477 ft (755 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2596° N, 121.0333° W |
| ZIP code | 95945 |
| Official website | nevadacityca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0650874 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nevada City
- Grass Valley2.9 mi S
- Rough and Ready5.9 mi W
- North San Juan8.7 mi NW
- Lake Wildwood9.0 mi W
- Alta Sierra9.3 mi S
- Penn Valley9.7 mi SW
- Dutch Flat11.2 mi E
- Dobbins11.6 mi NW
- Pike11.8 mi N
- Colfax12.2 mi S
- Alta12.9 mi E
- Camptonville13.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Nevada City
What county is Nevada City in?
Nevada City is in Nevada County, California.
What is the population of Nevada City, CA?
3,152 people lived in Nevada City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nevada City, CA?
The ZIP code of Nevada City is 95945.
What is the elevation of Nevada City?
2,477 feet (755 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nevada City?
Grass Valley (2.9 mi), Rough and Ready (5.9 mi), North San Juan (8.7 mi), Lake Wildwood (9.0 mi), Alta Sierra (9.3 mi).
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