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Sacramento, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95829

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

24,755
460/sq mi
$105,395
Median income
$621,100
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
460
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95829 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95829 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, with 24,755 residents across 53.8 square miles, a density of 460 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95829 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,395 (4% above the California average), while per-capita income is $40,732. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $621,100 (20% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,130 monthly, and 75.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 29 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 95829 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 95829

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sacramento, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95829.

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 95829, 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

24,755

Population

53.8

Area (sq mi)

460

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95829?

37.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

32.5%

Foreign-Born

White 25.7%
African American 8.6%
Asian 41.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%

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?

$105,395

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$40,732

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95829 ranks nationally

Sacramento, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,395 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,566

Total Housing Units

9,397

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

3.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$621,100

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$2,130

Median Rent

2003

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

301

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+201%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95829 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 219
2021 +16.1% 254
2022 +16.9% 297
2023 -2.5% 290
2024 +3.9% 301

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 386 business establishments in ZIP 95829, employing approximately 4,112 people with a combined annual payroll of $197,520,000.

386

Businesses

4,112

Employees

$197.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 83 21.5%
Construction 51 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 45 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 37 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 28 7.3%
Retail trade 27 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 6.0%
Wholesale trade 14 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.6%
Finance and insurance 9 2.3%
Manufacturing 6 1.6%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.8%
Information 3 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 95829 vs 95828 →

ZIP 95829 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 95829 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 95829 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 95829 ranks #5 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
95828 Sacramento, CA 57,862 3.4 mi
95830 Sacramento, CA 934 3.3 mi
95827 Sacramento, CA 20,269 4.6 mi
95624 Elk Grove, CA 61,989 4.3 mi
95826 Sacramento, CA 36,628 4.6 mi
95655 Mather, CA 4,314 5.1 mi
95823 Sacramento, CA 73,985 6.1 mi
95824 Sacramento, CA 30,221 6.2 mi
95864 Sacramento, CA 22,447 7.0 mi
95608 Carmichael, CA 59,418 9.4 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 95829 in? ▼
ZIP code 95829 (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 95829? ▼
ZIP code 95829 in Sacramento, CA has a population of 24,755 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95829? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95829 is $105,395, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95829? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95829 is $621,100, which is 123% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95829? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95829 is Asian at 41.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95829? ▼
ZIP code 95829 has 386 business establishments employing approximately 4,112 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95829? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95829 are: Transportation and warehousing (83), Construction (51), Health care and social assistance (45). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95829? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95829 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 95829? ▼
In ZIP code 95829, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 95829? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95829 is 29.0 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 95829? ▼
In ZIP code 95829, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95829? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95829 is 12.1% 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.