Sacramento, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95831
Sacramento County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,321
- 2,270/sq mi High-density area
- $100,751
- Median income Above-median income area
- $642,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sacramento pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,270
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95831 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 95831 (Sacramento, CA) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 300.8 in 2023 to 320.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95831 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, with 41,321 residents across 18.2 square miles, a density of 2,270 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95831 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,751 (1% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,600. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $642,700 (17% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,982; owner occupancy is 56.7%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sacramento County, so 95831 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 95831
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sacramento, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95831.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
131 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
83 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 48
Real estate and rental and leasing
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 43
Other services (except public administration)
43 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 95831, 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
41,321
Population
18.2
Area (sq mi)
2,270
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95831?
41.9
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
15.2%
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?
$100,751
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$56,600
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95831 ranks nationally
Sacramento, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$100,751 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
20,038housing units
20,038
Total Housing Units
19,059
Occupied Units
979
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$642,700
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,982
Median Rent
1981
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
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
321
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+221%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95831 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 237 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 271 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 301 |
| 2023 | -0.2% | 301 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 321 |
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 549 business establishments in ZIP 95831, employing approximately 5,181 people with a combined annual payroll of $236,522,000.
549
Businesses
5,181
Employees
$236.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 131 | 23.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 83 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 10.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 37 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 31 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 16 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 0.7% |
| Information | 4 | 0.7% |
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 95831 vs 95822 →
ZIP 95831 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95823
Sacramento (95823)
73,985 residents
- 95822
Sacramento (95822)
42,347 residents
- 95831
Sacramento (95831)
41,321 residents
- 95833
Sacramento (95833)
37,293 residents
- 95820
Sacramento (95820)
34,480 residents
- 95824
Sacramento (95824)
30,221 residents
- 95818 19,811
Sacramento (95818)
19,811 residents
- 95605 14,179
West Sacramento (95605)
14,179 residents
- 95817 13,534
Sacramento (95817)
13,534 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95831 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95831 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95818
Sacramento (95818)
$118,196 median income
- 95831
Sacramento (95831)
$100,751 median income
- 95833
Sacramento (95833)
$97,792 median income
- 95822
Sacramento (95822)
$86,801 median income
- 95832
Sacramento (95832)
$82,318 median income
- 95820
Sacramento (95820)
$78,436 median income
- 95605
West Sacramento (95605)
$71,924 median income
- 95823
Sacramento (95823)
$66,895 median income
- 95817
Sacramento (95817)
$64,212 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95831 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95822 | Sacramento, CA | 42,347 | 2.2 mi |
| 95832 | Sacramento, CA | 11,924 | 3.9 mi |
| 95818 | Sacramento, CA | 19,811 | 4.5 mi |
| 95605 | West Sacramento, CA | 14,179 | 6.7 mi |
| 95823 | Sacramento, CA | 73,985 | 4.9 mi |
| 95824 | Sacramento, CA | 30,221 | 5.0 mi |
| 95814 | Sacramento, CA | 9,922 | 6.1 mi |
| 95820 | Sacramento, CA | 34,480 | 5.3 mi |
| 95817 | Sacramento, CA | 13,534 | 5.5 mi |
| 95833 | Sacramento, CA | 37,293 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95831, 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 (41,321 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 95831 in?
ZIP code 95831 (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 95831?
ZIP code 95831 in Sacramento, CA has a population of 41,321 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95831?
The median household income in ZIP 95831 is $100,751, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95831?
The median home value in ZIP 95831 is $642,700, which is 131% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95831?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95831 is White at 32.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95831?
ZIP code 95831 has 549 business establishments employing approximately 5,181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95831?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95831 are: Health care and social assistance (131), Professional, scientific, and technical services (83), Accommodation and food services (56). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95831?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95831 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 95831?
In ZIP code 95831, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.4% 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 95831?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95831 is 26.2 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 95831?
In ZIP code 95831, approximately 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95831?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95831 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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