ZIP code 95946
Where is ZIP code 95946?
Penn Valley, California
Nevada County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 95946 belongs to Penn Valley, California in Nevada County. 95946 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 530. About 9,958 people live in the 95946 area, where the median household income is $84,795. The closest ZIP codes are 95975 (Rough And Ready, 3.3 mi northeast), 95977 (Smartsville, 5.2 mi west) and 95949 (Grass Valley, 8.2 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 95946 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Penn Valley |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Nevada County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 530 |
| Coordinates | 39.2019, -121.2026 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 959 |
Population and income in 95946
| Population | 9,958 · lower than 57% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 223 · lower than 62% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 57 years · higher than 90% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $84,795 · lower than 59% of California ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $47,168 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 39% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $565,700 · lower than 60% of California ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,221 a month |
| Housing units | 4,504 |
| Households | 4,093 (2.43 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 44.72 sq mi (plus 0.86 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 95946. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 95946
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95975 | Rough And Ready, CA | 3.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 95977 | Smartsville, CA | 5.2 mi W | Standard |
| 95949 | Grass Valley, CA | 8.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 95918 | Browns Valley, CA | 9.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 95924 | Cedar Ridge, CA | 9.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 95945 | Grass Valley, CA | 10.5 mi E | Standard |
| 95962 | Oregon House, CA | 10.5 mi N | Standard |
| 95903 | Beale AFB, CA | 10.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 95935 | Dobbins, CA | 11.4 mi N | Standard |
| 95960 | North San Juan, CA | 13.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 95959 | Nevada City, CA | 14.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 95712 | Chicago Park, CA | 14.6 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 95946 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 95946
123 MAIN ST
PENN VALLEY CA 95946
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Lake Wildwood: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (95946-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 95946?
- 95946 is a Penn Valley, California ZIP code.
- What county is 95946 in?
- ZIP code 95946 is in Nevada County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 95946 in?
- 95946 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 95946?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 95946 use area code 530.
- What is the population of ZIP code 95946?
- About 9,958 people live in ZIP code 95946, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 95946?
- The median household income in 95946 is $84,795 a year, lower than 59% of California ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 95946?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 95946 are 95975 (Rough And Ready, 3.3 miles), 95977 (Smartsville, 5.2 miles), 95949 (Grass Valley, 8.2 miles) and 95918 (Browns Valley, 9.1 miles).