Soda Springs, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95728
Placer County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 386
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $89,375
- Median income Above-median income area
- $949,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Soda Springs pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95728 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95728 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Soda Springs, Placer County, California, home to just 386 residents across 32.2 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95728 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,375 (12% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,384. Unemployment is 10.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $949,100 (23% above the average California ZIP), while 89.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Placer County, so 95728 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 95728
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Soda Springs, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95728.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 95728, Soda Springs, 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
386
Population
32.2
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95728?
53.9
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
6.6%
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?
$89,375
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$70,384
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95728 ranks among California ZIPs
Soda Springs, 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)
$89,375 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
1,161housing units
1,161
Total Housing Units
245
Occupied Units
916
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$949,100
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 95728, employing approximately 425 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,300,000.
37
Businesses
425
Employees
$13.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 18.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.1% |
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 95728 vs 95724 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95724 | Norden, CA | 27 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95728, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 95728 in?
ZIP code 95728 (Soda Springs) is located in Placer County, California. Placer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/placer-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95728?
ZIP code 95728 in Soda Springs, CA has a population of 386 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95728?
The median household income in ZIP 95728 is $89,375, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95728?
The median home value in ZIP 95728 is $949,100, which is 241% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95728?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95728 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95728?
ZIP code 95728 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 425 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95728?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95728 are: Construction (7), Real estate and rental and leasing (7), Retail trade (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95728?
In ZIP code 95728, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95728?
In ZIP code 95728, approximately 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95728?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95728 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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