Sacramento, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95826
Sacramento County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,628
- 1,228/sq mi High-density area
- $82,127
- Median income Near-median income area
- $463,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sacramento pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,228
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95826 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 95826 (Sacramento, CA) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 325.1 in 2023 to 334.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95826 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, with 36,628 residents across 29.8 square miles, a density of 1,228 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95826 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,127 (19% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,673. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $463,300 (40% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,782; owner occupancy is 55.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, 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 95826 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 95826
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sacramento, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95826.
- Construction
Construction
116 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
84 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
82 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
82 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 95826, 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
36,628
Population
29.8
Area (sq mi)
1,228
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95826?
33.9
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
15.8%
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?
$82,127
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$39,673
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95826 ranks nationally
Sacramento, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$82,127 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
16,683housing units
16,683
Total Housing Units
15,877
Occupied Units
806
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$463,300
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,782
Median Rent
1975
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
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
335
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+235%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95826 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 249 |
| 2021 | +17.3% | 293 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 329 |
| 2023 | -1.2% | 325 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 335 |
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 912 business establishments in ZIP 95826, employing approximately 18,300 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,246,646,000.
912
Businesses
18,300
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 116 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 103 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 84 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 82 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 82 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 77 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 58 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 41 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 18 | 2.0% |
| Information | 10 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.8% |
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 95826 vs 95864 →
ZIP 95826 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95828
Sacramento (95828)
57,862 residents
- 95826
Sacramento (95826)
36,628 residents
- 95820
Sacramento (95820)
34,480 residents
- 95821
Sacramento (95821)
33,550 residents
- 95825
Sacramento (95825)
31,084 residents
- 95824
Sacramento (95824)
30,221 residents
- 95829
Sacramento (95829)
24,755 residents
- 95864 22,447
Sacramento (95864)
22,447 residents
- 95827 20,269
Sacramento (95827)
20,269 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95826 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95826 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
- 95864
Sacramento (95864)
$127,953 median income
- 95829
Sacramento (95829)
$105,395 median income
- 95827
Sacramento (95827)
$85,841 median income
- 95826
Sacramento (95826)
$82,127 median income
- 95828
Sacramento (95828)
$81,778 median income
- 95820
Sacramento (95820)
$78,436 median income
- 95821
Sacramento (95821)
$64,963 median income
- 95825
Sacramento (95825)
$64,602 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95826 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95864 | Sacramento, CA | 22,447 | 2.8 mi |
| 95827 | Sacramento, CA | 20,269 | 3.0 mi |
| 95825 | Sacramento, CA | 31,084 | 3.5 mi |
| 95828 | Sacramento, CA | 57,862 | 4.0 mi |
| 95820 | Sacramento, CA | 34,480 | 3.6 mi |
| 95817 | Sacramento, CA | 13,534 | 4.2 mi |
| 95819 | Sacramento, CA | 17,141 | 3.7 mi |
| 95821 | Sacramento, CA | 33,550 | 5.6 mi |
| 95824 | Sacramento, CA | 30,221 | 3.8 mi |
| 95829 | Sacramento, CA | 24,755 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95826, 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 (36,628 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 95826 in?
ZIP code 95826 (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 95826?
ZIP code 95826 in Sacramento, CA has a population of 36,628 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95826?
The median household income in ZIP 95826 is $82,127, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95826?
The median home value in ZIP 95826 is $463,300, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95826?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95826 is White at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95826?
ZIP code 95826 has 912 business establishments employing approximately 18,300 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95826?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95826 are: Construction (116), Retail trade (103), Professional, scientific, and technical services (84). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95826?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95826 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 235%. 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 95826?
In ZIP code 95826, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% 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 95826?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95826 is 25.3 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 95826?
In ZIP code 95826, approximately 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95826?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95826 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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