Sacramento, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95811
Sacramento County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,595
- 1,032/sq mi High-density area
- $80,827
- Median income Near-median income area
- $761,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sacramento pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,032
- people per sq mi
- 19%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95811 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 95811 (Sacramento, CA) fell -2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 410.7 in 2023 to 400.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95811 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, home to 7,595 residents across 7.4 square miles, a density of 1,032 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95811 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,827 (20% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,686. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 8.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $761,000 (2% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,673; 18.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sacramento County, so 95811 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 95811
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sacramento, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95811.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
269 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
126 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
122 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 92
Other services (except public administration)
92 establishments
- Retail trade 83
Retail trade
83 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 95811, 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
7,595
Population
7.4
Area (sq mi)
1,032
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95811?
34.3
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
12.3%
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?
$80,827
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$62,686
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95811 ranks among California ZIPs
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)
$80,827 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
5,219housing units
5,219
Total Housing Units
4,911
Occupied Units
308
Vacant Units
1.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$761,000
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,673
Median Rent
1974
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)
400
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+300%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95811 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +300% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.1% | 336 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 378 |
| 2022 | +2.0% | 386 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 411 |
| 2024 | -2.6% | 400 |
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 1,015 business establishments in ZIP 95811, employing approximately 16,766 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,118,442,000.
1,015
Businesses
16,766
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 269 | 26.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 126 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 122 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 92 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 83 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 42 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 42 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 3.0% |
| Information | 28 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.4% |
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 95811 vs 95814 →
ZIP 95811 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95822
Sacramento (95822)
42,347 residents
- 95833
Sacramento (95833)
37,293 residents
- 95825
Sacramento (95825)
31,084 residents
- 95815
Sacramento (95815)
24,680 residents
- 95818
Sacramento (95818)
19,811 residents
- 95819
Sacramento (95819)
17,141 residents
- 95816 15,579
Sacramento (95816)
15,579 residents
- 95605 14,179
West Sacramento (95605)
14,179 residents
- 95817 13,534
Sacramento (95817)
13,534 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95811 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95811 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95819
Sacramento (95819)
$136,306 median income
- 95818
Sacramento (95818)
$118,196 median income
- 95833
Sacramento (95833)
$97,792 median income
- 95816
Sacramento (95816)
$90,839 median income
- 95822
Sacramento (95822)
$86,801 median income
- 95811
Sacramento (95811)
$80,827 median income
- 95605
West Sacramento (95605)
$71,924 median income
- 95825
Sacramento (95825)
$64,602 median income
- 95817
Sacramento (95817)
$64,212 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95811 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95814 | Sacramento, CA | 9,922 | 0.7 mi |
| 95816 | Sacramento, CA | 15,579 | 1.5 mi |
| 95818 | Sacramento, CA | 19,811 | 2.3 mi |
| 95815 | Sacramento, CA | 24,680 | 2.4 mi |
| 95833 | Sacramento, CA | 37,293 | 2.6 mi |
| 95605 | West Sacramento, CA | 14,179 | 2.9 mi |
| 95819 | Sacramento, CA | 17,141 | 2.7 mi |
| 95817 | Sacramento, CA | 13,534 | 3.0 mi |
| 95825 | Sacramento, CA | 31,084 | 4.3 mi |
| 95822 | Sacramento, CA | 42,347 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95811, 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 (7,595 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 95811 in?
ZIP code 95811 (Sacramento) 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 95811?
ZIP code 95811 in Sacramento, CA has a population of 7,595 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95811?
The median household income in ZIP 95811 is $80,827, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95811?
The median home value in ZIP 95811 is $761,000, which is 174% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95811?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95811 is White at 56.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95811?
ZIP code 95811 has 1,015 business establishments employing approximately 16,766 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95811?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95811 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (269), Accommodation and food services (126), Health care and social assistance (122). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95811?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95811 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 300%. 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 95811?
In ZIP code 95811, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.2% 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 95811?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95811 is 21.9 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 95811?
In ZIP code 95811, approximately 18.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 81.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95811?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95811 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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