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Sacramento, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95824

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

30,221
2,873/sq mi
$56,477
Median income
$345,300
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sacramento pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
2,873
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95824 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95824 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, with 30,221 residents across 10.5 square miles, a density of 2,873 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95824 reports a modest median household income of $56,477 (44% below the California average), while per-capita income is $21,567. The poverty rate stands at 26.0% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $345,300 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $1,446 per month, and 44.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 95824, plus 6 more within Sacramento County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 95824

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sacramento, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95824.

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 95824, 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

30,221

Population

10.5

Area (sq mi)

2,873

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95824?

31.2

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

32.5%

Foreign-Born

White 16.0%
African American 9.8%
Asian 28.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%

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?

$56,477

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$21,567

Per Capita Income

26.0%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95824 ranks nationally

Sacramento, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,477 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 40.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,658

Total Housing Units

9,245

Occupied Units

413

Vacant Units

3.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.5%
Renter 55.5%

$345,300

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$1,446

Median Rent

1966

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

-5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

407

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+307%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95824 have decreased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +307% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.2% 300
2021 +17.4% 352
2022 +15.3% 406
2023 +5.5% 429
2024 -5.0% 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 326 business establishments in ZIP 95824, employing approximately 4,968 people with a combined annual payroll of $209,989,000.

326

Businesses

4,968

Employees

$210.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 66 20.3%
Retail trade 53 16.3%
Accommodation and food services 32 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 29 8.9%
Construction 26 8.0%
Transportation and warehousing 22 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 6.8%
Wholesale trade 21 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 4.9%
Manufacturing 11 3.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 3.4%
Finance and insurance 7 2.1%
Educational services 4 1.2%

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 95824 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 95824 ranks #7 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 95824 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 95824 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
95820 Sacramento, CA 34,480 1.2 mi
95823 Sacramento, CA 73,985 3.0 mi
95817 Sacramento, CA 13,534 2.4 mi
95819 Sacramento, CA 17,141 3.6 mi
95822 Sacramento, CA 42,347 3.0 mi
95828 Sacramento, CA 57,862 3.1 mi
95816 Sacramento, CA 15,579 4.0 mi
95826 Sacramento, CA 36,628 3.8 mi
95758 Elk Grove, CA 60,435 6.2 mi
95818 Sacramento, CA 19,811 4.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sacramento County

95823 standard
Sacramento, CA
Pop: 73,985
95630 standard
Folsom, CA
Pop: 72,180
95624 standard
Elk Grove, CA
Pop: 61,989
95758 standard
Elk Grove, CA
Pop: 60,435
95608 standard
Carmichael, CA
Pop: 59,418
95828 standard
Sacramento, CA
Pop: 57,862

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95824 in? ▼
ZIP code 95824 (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 95824? ▼
ZIP code 95824 in Sacramento, CA has a population of 30,221 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95824? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95824 is $56,477, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95824? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95824 is $345,300, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95824? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95824 is Asian at 28.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95824? ▼
ZIP code 95824 has 326 business establishments employing approximately 4,968 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95824? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95824 are: Other services (except public administration) (66), Retail trade (53), Accommodation and food services (32). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95824? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95824 decreased by 5.0% 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 95824? ▼
In ZIP code 95824, 40.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 95824? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95824 is 28.1 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 95824? ▼
In ZIP code 95824, approximately 44.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95824? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95824 is 26.0% 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.