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 High-density area
- $60,097
- Median income Below-median income area
- $346,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,084. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $346,500 (55% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,527; owner occupancy is 39.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sacramento County, so 95815 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 95815
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sacramento, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95815.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
190 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
121 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
113 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
109 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
86 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95815?
33.7
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
23.0%
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?
$60,097
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$31,084
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95815 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)
$60,097 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
10,603housing units
10,603
Total Housing Units
9,668
Occupied Units
935
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$346,500
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 95815 vs 95819 →
ZIP 95815 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95833
Sacramento (95833)
37,293 residents
- 95838
Sacramento (95838)
36,764 residents
- 95820
Sacramento (95820)
34,480 residents
- 95821
Sacramento (95821)
33,550 residents
- 95825
Sacramento (95825)
31,084 residents
- 95815
Sacramento (95815)
24,680 residents
- 95819
Sacramento (95819)
17,141 residents
- 95816
Sacramento (95816)
15,579 residents
- 95817 13,534
Sacramento (95817)
13,534 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95815 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95815 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
- 95833
Sacramento (95833)
$97,792 median income
- 95816
Sacramento (95816)
$90,839 median income
- 95811
Sacramento (95811)
$80,827 median income
- 95820
Sacramento (95820)
$78,436 median income
- 95838
Sacramento (95838)
$68,349 median income
- 95821
Sacramento (95821)
$64,963 median income
- 95825
Sacramento (95825)
$64,602 median income
- 95817
Sacramento (95817)
$64,212 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95815, 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 (24,680 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 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.
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