Question 1

Is 95959 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95959 in Nevada City has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Nevada City city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 95959 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 95959?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95959 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 95959. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 95959 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Nevada City. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 95959?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 95959 is approximately $555K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 95959 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 95959 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 95959 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95959 has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100, placing it in the moderate range for Nevada City. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 70/100, 95959 scores similarly to the middle tier of Nevada City neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Nevada City — ZIP 95959

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Grizzly Hill	KG–08	—	—	—
Twin Ridges Special Education Preschool	M–M	—	—	—
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning	09–12	—	—	—
Nevada City School of the Arts	KG–08	—	—	—
Deer Creek Elementary	KG–03	—	—	—
Seven Hills Intermediate	04–08	—	—	—
Forest Charter	KG–12	—	—	—
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter	KG–08	—	—	—