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| City | Nicolaus |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Sutter |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 38.90323 |
| Longitude | -121.577738 |
| Population | 102 |
| Density | 11.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95659 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| County Seat | Yuba City |
| School District | East Nicolaus Joint Union High School District |
Nicolaus is a locality in Sutter County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 102. The population density is 11.5 people per km². Nicolaus is located at 38.9032°N, 121.5777°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95659.
Nicolaus lies settled in a broad, sun-drenched expanse where the Feather River, a ribbon of ceaseless motion, has shaped the land for millennia. It lies 13.4 miles south of Olivehurst, CA (from Olivehurst, CA: bearing 186°T), and is situated 8.2 miles south of Plumas Lake. The landscape here is a study in earth tones: ochre fields of stubble and ripening grain stretch towards a horizon softened by the gentle rise of hills, their slopes often dusted with the muted green of scattered oaks. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, almost brittle quality, a scent of dust and sun-baked earth that speaks of long, warm summers. To the west, the distant, hazy silhouette of the Coast Ranges offers a subtle, almost imperceptible boundary to the vastness of the sky. The history of Nicolaus is intrinsically tied to the very waters that define it, the Feather River having long served as a vital artery for trade and settlement. This land was once a crossroads, its fertile soil and accessible waterway fostering an agricultural economy that remains its backbone to this day. Fields of alfalfa, corn, and various orchard fruits are testament to the enduring partnership between the people of Nicolaus and the rich alluvial soil. The Feather River Wildlife Area, a protected expanse of wetlands and riparian woodlands, borders the town, offering a sanctuary for myriad bird species and a quiet counterpoint to the cultivated lands, a place where the wild pulse of the region can still be felt.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nicolaus, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.90323, -121.577738. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Nicolaus and Sutter County.
Detailed location data for Nicolaus includes the ZIP code (95659), telephone area code (530), county seat of Sutter County (Yuba City), and school district assignment (East Nicolaus Joint Union High School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Nicolaus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |