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Sacramento, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95827

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

20,269
1,015/sq mi
$85,841
Median income
$437,300
Median home value
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sacramento pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
1,015
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95827 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95827 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, with 20,269 residents across 20.0 square miles, a density of 1,015 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95827 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,841 (16% below the California average), while per-capita income is $35,215. Poverty here runs at 14.0%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. Median home value sits at $437,300 (43% below the state average), median rent at $1,901 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 26 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 95827 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 95827

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sacramento, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95827.

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 95827, 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

20,269

Population

20.0

Area (sq mi)

1,015

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95827?

36.3

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

22.7%

Foreign-Born

White 51.0%
African American 12.1%
Asian 8.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%

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?

$85,841

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$35,215

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95827 ranks nationally

Sacramento, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,841 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,940

Total Housing Units

7,542

Occupied Units

398

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.3%
Renter 36.7%

$437,300

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$1,901

Median Rent

1977

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

363

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+263%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95827 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +263% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 265
2021 +18.4% 313
2022 +13.4% 355
2023 +0.3% 357
2024 +1.9% 363

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 705 business establishments in ZIP 95827, employing approximately 12,961 people with a combined annual payroll of $875,787,000.

705

Businesses

12,961

Employees

$875.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 97 13.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 97 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 77 10.9%
Retail trade 65 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 63 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 48 6.8%
Wholesale trade 45 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 43 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 39 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 4.8%
Finance and insurance 32 4.5%
Manufacturing 23 3.3%
Information 16 2.3%
Educational services 13 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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 95827 vs 95655 →

ZIP 95827 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 95827 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 95827 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 95827 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
95655 Mather, CA 4,314 2.5 mi
95826 Sacramento, CA 36,628 3.0 mi
95829 Sacramento, CA 24,755 4.6 mi
95608 Carmichael, CA 59,418 4.9 mi
95864 Sacramento, CA 22,447 3.4 mi
95670 Rancho Cordova, CA 52,973 4.2 mi
95830 Sacramento, CA 934 5.1 mi
95825 Sacramento, CA 31,084 5.0 mi
95841 Sacramento, CA 19,448 7.4 mi
95819 Sacramento, CA 17,141 6.3 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 95827 in? ▼
ZIP code 95827 (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 95827? ▼
ZIP code 95827 in Sacramento, CA has a population of 20,269 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95827? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95827 is $85,841, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95827? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95827 is $437,300, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95827? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95827 is White at 51.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95827? ▼
ZIP code 95827 has 705 business establishments employing approximately 12,961 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95827? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95827 are: Construction (97), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (97), Professional, scientific, and technical services (77). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95827? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95827 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 263%. 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 95827? ▼
In ZIP code 95827, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 95827? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95827 is 25.7 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 95827? ▼
In ZIP code 95827, approximately 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95827? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95827 is 14.0% 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.