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Vacaville, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95688

Solano County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,379
164/sq mi
$118,186
Median income
$687,100
Median home value
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vacaville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
164
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95688 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95688 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vacaville, Solano County, California, with 34,379 residents across 210.3 square miles, a density of 164 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95688 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,186 (16% above the California average), while per-capita income is $52,416. Poverty here runs at 8.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $687,100 (11% below the state average), median rent at $2,090 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 95688, plus 6 more within Solano County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 95688

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vacaville, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95688.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 95688, Vacaville, 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

34,379

Population

210.3

Area (sq mi)

164

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95688?

39.0

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

13.5%

Foreign-Born

White 59.6%
African American 4.2%
Asian 12.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%

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?

$118,186

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$52,416

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95688 ranks nationally

Vacaville, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$118,186 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,915

Total Housing Units

14,158

Occupied Units

757

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$687,100

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$2,090

Median Rent

1982

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95688 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 203
2021 +14.8% 233
2022 +11.1% 259
2023 -1.6% 255
2024 +5.3% 268

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 1,077 business establishments in ZIP 95688, employing approximately 18,660 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,232,007,000.

1,077

Businesses

18,660

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 149 13.8%
Construction 133 12.3%
Retail trade 120 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 116 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 112 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 90 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 76 7.1%
Finance and insurance 62 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 48 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 47 4.4%
Manufacturing 38 3.5%
Wholesale trade 38 3.5%
Educational services 17 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.3%
Information 11 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 95688 vs 94533 →

ZIP 95688 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95688 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 95688 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 95688 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
94533 Fairfield, CA 69,277 8.9 mi
95625 Elmira, CA 155 7.0 mi
95694 Winters, CA 9,156 10.2 mi
95687 Vacaville, CA 65,096 7.5 mi
94535 Travis Afb, CA 3,793 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Solano County

94533 standard
Fairfield, CA
Pop: 69,277
95687 standard
Vacaville, CA
Pop: 65,096
94591 standard
Vallejo, CA
Pop: 53,042
94534 standard
Fairfield, CA
Pop: 36,416
94590 standard
Vallejo, CA
Pop: 35,420
94589 standard
Vallejo, CA
Pop: 29,876

Related Areas

Solano County Vacaville, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95688 in? ▼
ZIP code 95688 (Vacaville) is located in Solano County, California. Solano County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/solano-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95688? ▼
ZIP code 95688 in Vacaville, CA has a population of 34,379 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95688? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95688 is $118,186, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95688? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95688 is $687,100, which is 147% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95688? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95688 is White at 59.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95688? ▼
ZIP code 95688 has 1,077 business establishments employing approximately 18,660 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95688? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95688 are: Health care and social assistance (149), Construction (133), Retail trade (120). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95688? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95688 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 95688? ▼
In ZIP code 95688, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% 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 95688? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95688 is 29.4 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 95688? ▼
In ZIP code 95688, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95688? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95688 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.