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ZIP 95945

Pop. 27,470·Nevada County·812th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,000/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Month-over-Month
+7.9%
vs US Median
+$35
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ZIP 95945 · $2,000
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$2,260
4 BR+
$2,700
Research median
$1,610/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,000/yr
At $2,000/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyNevada County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.7% YoY, +7.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95945 (Grass Valley, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 35.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,470
Median income
$65,989
Median age
49.5
Renters
42.2%
Age distribution
18.3%
15.8%
22.9%
31.4%
Under 1818.3%
18–3415.8%
35–5422.9%
55–6411.7%
65+31.4%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
83.6%
White83.6%
Hispanic10.9%
Asian0.9%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
22.5%
36%
35.3%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma22.5%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+35.3%
Housing tenure
57.8%
42.2%
Owner57.8%
Renter42.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95945 in Grass Valley, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,469 → $65,989
up 21.1%
Population
27,188 → 27,470
up 1.0%
Renter share
41.8% → 42.2%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
31.1% → 35.3%
+4.2 pts
Median age
48.3 → 49.5
+1.2 yrs

Median household income rose from $54,469 to $65,989 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.1% shift. The population has grown by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 27,188 residents to roughly 27,470. College-educated residents now make up 35.3% of adults here, versus 31.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95945 covers Grass Valley, CA. The median rent here is $2,000/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($65,989/yr), ZIP 95945 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95945?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95945 (Grass Valley, CA) is $2,000. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95945 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95945's median rent of $2,000/mo is $35 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95945 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95945 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #812 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,000/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95945?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,000/mo in ZIP 95945. The local median household income is $65,989/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95945?

Rent in ZIP 95945 has increased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95945 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95945 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,000/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($65,989/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95945 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95945 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.2% of ZIP 95945 households are renters, while 57.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95945 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95945 compare to the rest of Grass Valley?

ZIP 95945 is more affordable than Grass Valley overall. At $2,000/mo, it's $36 below the Grass Valley citywide median of $2,036/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95945 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95945 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,000/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 95945's median household income ($65,989/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95945 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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