Penn Valley
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California
Penn Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nevada County, California, with 1,593 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,401 ft (427 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Wildwood, 2.6 miles N.
- 1,593residents (2020 Census)
- 1,401 ftelevation · 427 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 751 / sq mipopulation density
- 95946ZIP code
About Penn Valley
Penn Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Nevada County, California. The population was 1,593 at the 2020 census, down from 1,621 at the 2010 census. The large Lake Wildwood master-planned community, although a separate CDP, has a Penn Valley postal address, and is sometimes considered part of the general Penn Valley community.
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- Median household income
- $64,737
- Median home value
- $500,700
- Median rent
- $1,230/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Penn Valley had 1,593 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,593 |
|---|---|
| Density | 751 per sq mi (290 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Penn Valley at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Nevada County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,593 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.12 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1953° N, 121.1942° W |
| ZIP code | 95946 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0656518 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Penn Valley
- Lake Wildwood2.6 mi N
- Rough and Ready4.0 mi NE
- Smartsville5.3 mi W
- Grass Valley7.8 mi E
- Alta Sierra9.1 mi SE
- Nevada City9.7 mi NE
- Beale AFB10.8 mi SW
- Dobbins11.2 mi N
- Lake of the Pines12.9 mi SE
- North San Juan13.1 mi N
- Loma Rica14.2 mi NW
- Colfax14.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Penn Valley
What county is Penn Valley in?
Penn Valley is in Nevada County, California.
What is the population of Penn Valley, CA?
1,593 people lived in Penn Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Penn Valley, CA?
The ZIP code of Penn Valley is 95946.
What is the elevation of Penn Valley?
1,401 feet (427 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Penn Valley?
Lake Wildwood (2.6 mi), Rough and Ready (4.0 mi), Smartsville (5.3 mi), Grass Valley (7.8 mi), Alta Sierra (9.1 mi).
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