Williams, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Williams

Williams ZIP code: 95987.

Distances are straight-line from Nevada City to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in Williams: those whose USPS city name is Williams (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Williams (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

From Nevada City to Williams

Measured in a straight line, Williams is about 60 miles west of Nevada City. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Nevada City is in Nevada County, Williams is in Colusa County. Among the 139 places this site lists, Williams is number 139 by distance from Nevada City. Between Nevada City and Williams the map shows Smartsville, Marysville, Sutter, and Meridian. Both use area code 530. The places on this site's list closest to Nevada City are Grass Valley, Rough and Ready, North San Juan, and Lake Wildwood.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

About Williams

Williams is a city in Colusa County. Williams covers about 5.0 square miles and has about 5,539 residents, roughly 1,119 per square mile. Phone numbers in Williams use area code 530. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Chico (about 102,911 residents), roughly 45 miles north.

Places in and around Williams

Nearby places on the map include Colusa.

Parks in and around Williams include Valley Ranch Playground, Valley Vista Park, Town Square Park, and Venice Park.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the Williams city guide.

Homes in Williams

Williams has about 1,589 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1995, and 35% of homes were built before 1980. 53% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Garage door springs and cables wear with every cycle whatever the age of the house, so age is only one guide to when service is due.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Williams.

The lay of the land

The center of Williams is about 83 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Nevada City is at about 2,391 feet, which puts Williams about 2,300 feet lower.

Around Williams

Places close to Williams with a page on this site:

• Colusa 8 mi
• Arbuckle 10 mi
• College City 12 mi
• Meridian 12 mi
• Grimes 14 mi
• Princeton 19 mi
• Dunnigan 20 mi
• Yuba City 27 mi
• Richvale 32 mi
• Yolo 33 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on snapped cables, off-track doors, new garage doors, opener repair, and emergency repair explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

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