West Sacramento, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95605
Yolo County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,179
- 1,404/sq mi High-density area
- $71,924
- Median income Near-median income area
- $428,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Sacramento pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,404
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95605 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95605 (West Sacramento, CA) fell -2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 397.6 in 2023 to 387.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95605 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Sacramento, Yolo County, California, home to 14,179 residents across 10.1 square miles, a density of 1,404 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95605 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,924 (29% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,816. The poverty rate is 13.6%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $428,900 (44% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,623; owner occupancy is 43.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yolo County, so 95605 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 95605
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Sacramento, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95605.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95605, West Sacramento, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,179
Population
10.1
Area (sq mi)
1,404
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95605?
32.1
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
31.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$71,924
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$31,816
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95605 ranks among California ZIPs
West Sacramento, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,924 26th percentile higher than 26% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,684housing units
5,684
Total Housing Units
4,925
Occupied Units
759
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$428,900
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,623
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
387
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+287%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95605 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +287% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 291 |
| 2021 | +16.5% | 339 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 387 |
| 2023 | +2.7% | 398 |
| 2024 | -2.6% | 387 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 297 business establishments in ZIP 95605, employing approximately 7,594 people with a combined annual payroll of $517,143,000.
297
Businesses
7,594
Employees
$517.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 11.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 28 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 7.1% |
| Information | 15 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 95605 vs 95833 →
ZIP 95605 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95831
Sacramento (95831)
41,321 residents
- 95833
Sacramento (95833)
37,293 residents
- 95835
Sacramento (95835)
35,936 residents
- 95691
West Sacramento (95691)
34,737 residents
- 95834
Sacramento (95834)
25,899 residents
- 95815
Sacramento (95815)
24,680 residents
- 95818
Sacramento (95818)
19,811 residents
- 95816 15,579
Sacramento (95816)
15,579 residents
- 95605 14,179
West Sacramento (95605)
14,179 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95605 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95605 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95818
Sacramento (95818)
$118,196 median income
- 95835
Sacramento (95835)
$114,468 median income
- 95691
West Sacramento (95691)
$104,750 median income
- 95834
Sacramento (95834)
$101,260 median income
- 95831
Sacramento (95831)
$100,751 median income
- 95833
Sacramento (95833)
$97,792 median income
- 95816
Sacramento (95816)
$90,839 median income
- 95811
Sacramento (95811)
$80,827 median income
- 95605
West Sacramento (95605)
$71,924 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95605 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95833 | Sacramento, CA | 37,293 | 2.0 mi |
| 95814 | Sacramento, CA | 9,922 | 2.5 mi |
| 95811 | Sacramento, CA | 7,595 | 2.9 mi |
| 95691 | West Sacramento, CA | 34,737 | 2.9 mi |
| 95834 | Sacramento, CA | 25,899 | 3.5 mi |
| 95818 | Sacramento, CA | 19,811 | 3.4 mi |
| 95835 | Sacramento, CA | 35,936 | 5.4 mi |
| 95816 | Sacramento, CA | 15,579 | 4.2 mi |
| 95815 | Sacramento, CA | 24,680 | 5.0 mi |
| 95831 | Sacramento, CA | 41,321 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95605, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,179 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 95605 in?
ZIP code 95605 (West Sacramento) is located in Yolo County, California. Yolo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yolo-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95605?
ZIP code 95605 in West Sacramento, CA has a population of 14,179 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95605?
The median household income in ZIP 95605 is $71,924, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95605?
The median home value in ZIP 95605 is $428,900, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95605?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95605 is White at 42.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95605?
ZIP code 95605 has 297 business establishments employing approximately 7,594 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95605?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95605 are: Accommodation and food services (35), Retail trade (34), Wholesale trade (29). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95605?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95605 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 287%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95605?
In ZIP code 95605, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 95605?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95605 is 22.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95605?
In ZIP code 95605, approximately 43.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95605?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95605 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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