ZIP Code 95946

In ZIP 95946, near Grass Valley, households bring in a median of $84,795 a year, while per-capita income sits at $47,168. A median home value of $565,700 pairs with a 0.76% county property tax rate, which works out to roughly $4,300 annually for a home at that price. Sales tax runs 8.88% on purchases. That combination shapes how far each paycheck stretches: housing costs claim a meaningful share of earnings, and everyday spending carries the added sales tax, so day-to-day budgeting here depends on balancing a solid income against elevated housing prices and the ongoing cost of ownership.