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Sacramento, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95815

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

24,680
1,206/sq mi
$60,097
Median income
$346,500
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sacramento pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
1,206
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95815 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95815 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, with 24,680 residents across 20.5 square miles, a density of 1,206 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95815 reports a modest median household income of $60,097 (41% below the California average), while per-capita income is $31,084. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.1%. Housing costs here run $346,500 for a typical home value (55% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,527 a month; 39.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 95815 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sacramento County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 95815

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sacramento, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95815.

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 95815, 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

24,680

Population

20.5

Area (sq mi)

1,206

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95815?

33.7

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

23.0%

Foreign-Born

White 30.8%
African American 11.2%
Asian 10.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%

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?

$60,097

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$31,084

Per Capita Income

21.6%

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95815 ranks nationally

Sacramento, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,097 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 47.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

10,603

Total Housing Units

9,668

Occupied Units

935

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.8%
Renter 60.2%

$346,500

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$1,527

Median Rent

1960

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

+0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

407

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+307%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95815 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +307% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.4% 300
2021 +18.7% 356
2022 +12.7% 402
2023 +0.7% 404
2024 +0.7% 407

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 1,108 business establishments in ZIP 95815, employing approximately 21,756 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,115,710,000.

1,108

Businesses

21,756

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 190 17.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 121 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 113 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 109 9.8%
Finance and insurance 86 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 86 7.8%
Construction 77 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 75 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 61 5.5%
Wholesale trade 49 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 37 3.3%
Manufacturing 36 3.3%
Information 34 3.1%
Educational services 15 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 95815 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 95815 ranks #6 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 95815 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 95815 ranks #null of 9 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
95819 Sacramento, CA 17,141 2.5 mi
95838 Sacramento, CA 36,764 2.9 mi
95816 Sacramento, CA 15,579 2.6 mi
95811 Sacramento, CA 7,595 2.4 mi
95825 Sacramento, CA 31,084 2.4 mi
95817 Sacramento, CA 13,534 3.8 mi
95814 Sacramento, CA 9,922 3.1 mi
95820 Sacramento, CA 34,480 4.9 mi
95833 Sacramento, CA 37,293 3.8 mi
95821 Sacramento, CA 33,550 3.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95815 in? ▼
ZIP code 95815 (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 95815? ▼
ZIP code 95815 in Sacramento, CA has a population of 24,680 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95815? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95815 is $60,097, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95815? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95815 is $346,500, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95815? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95815 is White at 30.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95815? ▼
ZIP code 95815 has 1,108 business establishments employing approximately 21,756 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95815? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95815 are: Retail trade (190), Professional, scientific, and technical services (121), Other services (except public administration) (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95815? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95815 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 307%. 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 95815? ▼
In ZIP code 95815, 47.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 95815? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95815 is 24.6 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 95815? ▼
In ZIP code 95815, approximately 39.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95815? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95815 is 21.6% 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.