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Sacramento, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95825

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

31,084
2,539/sq mi
$64,602
Median income
$440,200
Median home value
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sacramento pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
2,539
people per sq mi
25%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95825 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95825 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, with 31,084 residents across 12.2 square miles, a density of 2,539 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95825 reports a modest median household income of $64,602 (36% below the California average), while per-capita income is $35,236. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.7%. Median home value sits at $440,200 (43% below the state average), median rent at $1,692 a month, and owner-occupancy at 25.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sacramento County, letting you compare 95825 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 95825

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sacramento, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95825.

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 95825, 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

31,084

Population

12.2

Area (sq mi)

2,539

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95825?

31.9

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

26.3%

Foreign-Born

White 41.3%
African American 11.2%
Asian 13.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%

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?

$64,602

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$35,236

Per Capita Income

24.3%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95825 ranks nationally

Sacramento, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,602 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%

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

What does housing look like?

16,739

Total Housing Units

15,717

Occupied Units

1,022

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.0%
Renter 75.0%

$440,200

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$1,692

Median Rent

1976

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

332

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+232%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95825 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 239
2021 +16.5% 279
2022 +15.1% 321
2023 -6.2% 301
2024 +10.5% 332

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 1,886 business establishments in ZIP 95825, employing approximately 30,508 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,132,442,000.

1,886

Businesses

30,508

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 366 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 363 19.3%
Retail trade 225 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 169 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 160 8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 148 7.8%
Finance and insurance 126 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 100 5.3%
Construction 53 2.8%
Wholesale trade 33 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 31 1.6%
Information 30 1.6%
Educational services 28 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 27 1.4%
Manufacturing 14 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 0.6%

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 95825 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 95825 ranks #4 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 95825 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 95825 ranks #8 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
95864 Sacramento, CA 22,447 1.7 mi
95819 Sacramento, CA 17,141 2.3 mi
95815 Sacramento, CA 24,680 2.4 mi
95821 Sacramento, CA 33,550 2.7 mi
95826 Sacramento, CA 36,628 3.5 mi
95652 Mcclellan, CA 739 5.0 mi
95816 Sacramento, CA 15,579 3.5 mi
95811 Sacramento, CA 7,595 4.3 mi
95817 Sacramento, CA 13,534 3.9 mi
95820 Sacramento, CA 34,480 4.4 mi

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Pop: 73,985
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95624 standard
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Pop: 61,989
95758 standard
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Pop: 60,435
95608 standard
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Pop: 59,418
95828 standard
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Pop: 57,862

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95825 in? ▼
ZIP code 95825 (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 95825? ▼
ZIP code 95825 in Sacramento, CA has a population of 31,084 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95825? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95825 is $64,602, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95825? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95825 is $440,200, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95825? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95825 is White at 41.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95825? ▼
ZIP code 95825 has 1,886 business establishments employing approximately 30,508 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95825? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95825 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (366), Health care and social assistance (363), Retail trade (225). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95825? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95825 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 95825? ▼
In ZIP code 95825, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 95825? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95825 is 24.7 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 95825? ▼
In ZIP code 95825, approximately 25.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95825? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95825 is 24.3% 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.