Mather, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95655
Sacramento County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,314
- 175/sq mi High-density area
- $143,958
- Median income Above-median income area
- $587,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mather pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 175
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95655 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95655 covers 24.7 square miles in Mather, Sacramento County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,314 residents on file, a density of 175 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95655 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,958 (42% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,632. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 9.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $587,800 (24% below the average California ZIP); owner occupancy is 77.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sacramento County, so 95655 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 95655
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mather, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95655.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 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 95655, Mather, 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
4,314
Population
24.7
Area (sq mi)
175
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95655?
35.3
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
10.4%
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?
$143,958
Median Household Income
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$46,632
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95655 ranks among California ZIPs
Mather, 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)
$143,958 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
1,570housing units
1,570
Total Housing Units
1,570
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$587,800
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
2006
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 95655, employing approximately 4,381 people with a combined annual payroll of $438,454,000.
80
Businesses
4,381
Employees
$438.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 17.5% |
| Construction | 13 | 16.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 16.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 5.0% |
| Information | 3 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 3.8% |
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 95655 vs 95827 →
ZIP 95655 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95624
Elk Grove (95624)
61,989 residents
- 95608
Carmichael (95608)
59,418 residents
- 95670
Rancho Cordova (95670)
52,973 residents
- 95628
Fair Oaks (95628)
40,196 residents
- 95826
Sacramento (95826)
36,628 residents
- 95829 24,755
Sacramento (95829)
24,755 residents
- 95864 22,447
Sacramento (95864)
22,447 residents
- 95827 20,269
Sacramento (95827)
20,269 residents
- 95742 7,749
Rancho Cordova (95742)
7,749 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95655 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95655 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95742
Rancho Cordova (95742)
$155,855 median income
- 95655
Mather (95655)
$143,958 median income
- 95830
Sacramento (95830)
$135,938 median income
- 95864
Sacramento (95864)
$127,953 median income
- 95624
Elk Grove (95624)
$125,332 median income
- 95628
Fair Oaks (95628)
$115,803 median income
- 95829
Sacramento (95829)
$105,395 median income
- 95670
Rancho Cordova (95670)
$89,484 median income
- 95608
Carmichael (95608)
$86,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95655 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95827 | Sacramento, CA | 20,269 | 2.5 mi |
| 95670 | Rancho Cordova, CA | 52,973 | 3.8 mi |
| 95830 | Sacramento, CA | 934 | 3.8 mi |
| 95826 | Sacramento, CA | 36,628 | 5.4 mi |
| 95742 | Rancho Cordova, CA | 7,749 | 4.7 mi |
| 95829 | Sacramento, CA | 24,755 | 5.1 mi |
| 95608 | Carmichael, CA | 59,418 | 5.9 mi |
| 95628 | Fair Oaks, CA | 40,196 | 7.2 mi |
| 95864 | Sacramento, CA | 22,447 | 5.8 mi |
| 95624 | Elk Grove, CA | 61,989 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95655, 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 (4,314 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 95655 in?
ZIP code 95655 (Mather) is located in Sacramento County, California. Sacramento County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sacramento-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95655?
ZIP code 95655 in Mather, CA has a population of 4,314 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95655?
The median household income in ZIP 95655 is $143,958, which is 89% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95655?
The median home value in ZIP 95655 is $587,800, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95655?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95655 is White at 64.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95655?
ZIP code 95655 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 4,381 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95655?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95655 are: Transportation and warehousing (14), Construction (13), Professional, scientific, and technical services (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95655?
In ZIP code 95655, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.2% 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 95655?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95655 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95655?
In ZIP code 95655, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95655?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95655 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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