ZIP code 95936
Where is ZIP code 95936?
Downieville, California
Sierra County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 95936 belongs to Downieville, California in Sierra County. 95936 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Downieville post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 530. About 144 people live in the 95936 area. The closest ZIP codes are 95944 (Goodyears Bar, 3.3 mi southwest), 95910 (Alleghany, 6 mi south) and 96125 (Sierra City, 11.2 mi east).
| ZIP code | 95936 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Downieville |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Sierra County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 530 |
| Coordinates | 39.569, -120.8344 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 959 |
Population and income in 95936
| Population | 144 · lower than 94% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 95% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 64.3 years · higher than 96% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 70% / 30% |
| Income per person | $32,810 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 286 |
| Households | 51 (1.51 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 43.93 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 95936. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 95936
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95944 | Goodyears Bar, CA | 3.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 95910 | Alleghany, CA | 6 mi S | Standard |
| 96125 | Sierra City, CA | 11.2 mi E | Standard |
| 95981 | Strawberry Valley, CA | 13.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 95922 | Camptonville, CA | 14 mi SW | Standard |
| 95986 | Washington, CA | 14.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 95930 | Clipper Mills, CA | 17.4 mi W | Standard |
| 96103 | Blairsden Graeagle, CA | 17.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 96106 | Clio, CA | 18.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 95960 | North San Juan, CA | 19 mi SW | Standard |
| 95959 | Nevada City, CA | 19.9 mi S | Standard |
| 95925 | Challenge, CA | 20.4 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 95936 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 95936
PO BOX 123
DOWNIEVILLE CA 95936
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (95936-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 95936?
- 95936 is a Downieville, California ZIP code.
- What county is 95936 in?
- ZIP code 95936 is in Sierra County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 95936 in?
- 95936 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 95936?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 95936 use area code 530.
- What is the population of ZIP code 95936?
- About 144 people live in ZIP code 95936, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 95936 for a street address?
- No. 95936 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Downieville use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 95936?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 95936 are 95944 (Goodyears Bar, 3.3 miles), 95910 (Alleghany, 6 miles), 96125 (Sierra City, 11.2 miles) and 95981 (Strawberry Valley, 13.9 miles).