ZIP code 95986
Where is ZIP code 95986?
Washington, California
Nevada County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 95986 belongs to Washington, California in Nevada County. 95986 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Washington post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 530. About 115 people live in the 95986 area. The closest ZIP codes are 95715 (Emigrant Gap, 8 mi southeast), 95701 (Alta, 8.2 mi south) and 95910 (Alleghany, 9.1 mi north).
| ZIP code | 95986 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Washington |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Nevada County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 530 |
| Coordinates | 39.3569, -120.8 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 959 |
Population and income in 95986
| Population | 115 · lower than 95% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 11 · lower than 87% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 61.6 years · higher than 94% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 73% / 27% |
| Income per person | $43,550 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $323,900 · lower than 88% of California ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 59 |
| Households | 51 (2.25 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 10.88 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 95986. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 95986
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95715 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 95701 | Alta, CA | 8.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 95910 | Alleghany, CA | 9.1 mi N | Standard |
| 95959 | Nevada City, CA | 9.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 95714 | Dutch Flat, CA | 11.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 95717 | Gold Run, CA | 13.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 95944 | Goodyears Bar, CA | 13.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 95712 | Chicago Park, CA | 14.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 95936 | Downieville, CA | 14.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 95922 | Camptonville, CA | 14.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 95945 | Grass Valley, CA | 15.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 95960 | North San Juan, CA | 15.5 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 95986 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 95986
PO BOX 123
WASHINGTON CA 95986
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (95986-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 95986?
- 95986 is a Washington, California ZIP code.
- What county is 95986 in?
- ZIP code 95986 is in Nevada County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 95986 in?
- 95986 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 95986?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 95986 use area code 530.
- What is the population of ZIP code 95986?
- About 115 people live in ZIP code 95986, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 95986 for a street address?
- No. 95986 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Washington use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 95986?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 95986 are 95715 (Emigrant Gap, 8 miles), 95701 (Alta, 8.2 miles), 95910 (Alleghany, 9.1 miles) and 95959 (Nevada City, 9.9 miles).