Rancho Cordova, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95742
Sacramento County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,749
- 60/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $155,855
- Median income Above-median income area
- $634,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rancho Cordova pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 60
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95742 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 95742 (Rancho Cordova, CA) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 95742 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, California, home to 7,749 residents across 128.9 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95742 skews affluent, with a median household income of $155,855 (53% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,076. The poverty rate is 4.9%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $634,200 (18% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,607; owner occupancy is 86.6%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sacramento County, so 95742 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 95742
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rancho Cordova, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95742.
- Construction
Construction
198 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
137 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
121 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
91 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 75
Professional, scientific, and technical services
75 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 95742, Rancho Cordova, 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
7,749
Population
128.9
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95742?
37.2
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
26.9%
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?
$155,855
Median Household Income
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$53,076
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95742 ranks among California ZIPs
Rancho Cordova, 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)
$155,855 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,509housing units
5,509
Total Housing Units
5,360
Occupied Units
149
Vacant Units
3.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$634,200
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$2,607
Median Rent
2009
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 962 business establishments in ZIP 95742, employing approximately 15,679 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,054,588,000.
962
Businesses
15,679
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 198 | 20.6% |
| Retail trade | 137 | 14.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 121 | 12.6% |
| Manufacturing | 91 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 75 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 58 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 3.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 3.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.1% |
| Information | 16 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.7% |
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 95742 vs 95655 →
ZIP 95742 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95630
Folsom (95630)
72,180 residents
- 95608
Carmichael (95608)
59,418 residents
- 95670
Rancho Cordova (95670)
52,973 residents
- 95610
Citrus Heights (95610)
44,147 residents
- 95628
Fair Oaks (95628)
40,196 residents
- 95662
Orangevale (95662)
31,558 residents
- 95827 20,269
Sacramento (95827)
20,269 residents
- 95742 7,749
Rancho Cordova (95742)
7,749 residents
- 95683 6,180
Sloughhouse (95683)
6,180 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95742 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95742 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
- 95683
Sloughhouse (95683)
$140,457 median income
- 95630
Folsom (95630)
$139,642 median income
- 95830
Sacramento (95830)
$135,938 median income
- 95628
Fair Oaks (95628)
$115,803 median income
- 95662
Orangevale (95662)
$96,689 median income
- 95670
Rancho Cordova (95670)
$89,484 median income
- 95608
Carmichael (95608)
$86,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95742 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95655 | Mather, CA | 4,314 | 4.7 mi |
| 95670 | Rancho Cordova, CA | 52,973 | 4.9 mi |
| 95628 | Fair Oaks, CA | 40,196 | 6.1 mi |
| 95662 | Orangevale, CA | 31,558 | 8.0 mi |
| 95827 | Sacramento, CA | 20,269 | 7.0 mi |
| 95630 | Folsom, CA | 72,180 | 7.1 mi |
| 95830 | Sacramento, CA | 934 | 6.9 mi |
| 95683 | Sloughhouse, CA | 6,180 | 7.0 mi |
| 95608 | Carmichael, CA | 59,418 | 7.8 mi |
| 95610 | Citrus Heights, CA | 44,147 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95742, 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 (7,749 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 95742 in?
ZIP code 95742 (Rancho Cordova) 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 95742?
ZIP code 95742 in Rancho Cordova, CA has a population of 7,749 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95742?
The median household income in ZIP 95742 is $155,855, which is 104% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95742?
The median home value in ZIP 95742 is $634,200, which is 128% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95742?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95742 is White at 42.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95742?
ZIP code 95742 has 962 business establishments employing approximately 15,679 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95742?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95742 are: Construction (198), Retail trade (137), Wholesale trade (121). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95742?
In ZIP code 95742, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.7% 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 95742?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95742 is 28.6 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 95742?
In ZIP code 95742, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95742?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95742 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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