Sacramento, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95834
Sacramento County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,899
- 1,005/sq mi High-density area
- $101,260
- Median income Above-median income area
- $557,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sacramento pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,005
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95834 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 95834 (Sacramento, CA) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 305.1 in 2023 to 311.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95834 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, with 25,899 residents across 25.8 square miles, a density of 1,005 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95834 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,260 (0% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,599. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $557,600 (28% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,782; owner occupancy is 52.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, 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 95834 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 95834
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sacramento, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95834.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
158 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
144 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
137 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
131 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 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 95834, 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
25,899
Population
25.8
Area (sq mi)
1,005
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95834?
35.3
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
31.5%
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?
$101,260
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$44,599
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95834 ranks among California ZIPs
Sacramento, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$101,260 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,118housing units
14,118
Total Housing Units
13,070
Occupied Units
1,048
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$557,600
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,782
Median Rent
2005
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
+2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
311
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+211%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95834 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 229 |
| 2021 | +17.6% | 270 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 316 |
| 2023 | -3.6% | 305 |
| 2024 | +2.0% | 311 |
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 1,315 business establishments in ZIP 95834, employing approximately 26,787 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,736,541,000.
1,315
Businesses
26,787
Employees
$1.7B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 158 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 144 | 10.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 137 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 131 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 122 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 111 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 109 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 107 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 67 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 2.5% |
| Information | 26 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 24 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 0.9% |
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 95834 vs 95833 →
ZIP 95834 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95833
Sacramento (95833)
37,293 residents
- 95838
Sacramento (95838)
36,764 residents
- 95835
Sacramento (95835)
35,936 residents
- 95691
West Sacramento (95691)
34,737 residents
- 95834
Sacramento (95834)
25,899 residents
- 95815
Sacramento (95815)
24,680 residents
- 95818
Sacramento (95818)
19,811 residents
- 95673
Rio Linda (95673)
15,455 residents
- 95605 14,179
West Sacramento (95605)
14,179 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95834 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95834 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
- 95835
Sacramento (95835)
$114,468 median income
- 95691
West Sacramento (95691)
$104,750 median income
- 95834
Sacramento (95834)
$101,260 median income
- 95833
Sacramento (95833)
$97,792 median income
- 95673
Rio Linda (95673)
$95,824 median income
- 95811
Sacramento (95811)
$80,827 median income
- 95605
West Sacramento (95605)
$71,924 median income
- 95838
Sacramento (95838)
$68,349 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95834 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95833 | Sacramento, CA | 37,293 | 1.8 mi |
| 95835 | Sacramento, CA | 35,936 | 2.0 mi |
| 95605 | West Sacramento, CA | 14,179 | 3.5 mi |
| 95838 | Sacramento, CA | 36,764 | 4.1 mi |
| 95814 | Sacramento, CA | 9,922 | 4.5 mi |
| 95691 | West Sacramento, CA | 34,737 | 3.8 mi |
| 95811 | Sacramento, CA | 7,595 | 4.2 mi |
| 95673 | Rio Linda, CA | 15,455 | 4.6 mi |
| 95815 | Sacramento, CA | 24,680 | 4.7 mi |
| 95818 | Sacramento, CA | 19,811 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95834, 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 (25,899 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 95834 in?
ZIP code 95834 (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 95834?
ZIP code 95834 in Sacramento, CA has a population of 25,899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95834?
The median household income in ZIP 95834 is $101,260, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95834?
The median home value in ZIP 95834 is $557,600, which is 100% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95834?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95834 is Asian at 30.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95834?
ZIP code 95834 has 1,315 business establishments employing approximately 26,787 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95834?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95834 are: Health care and social assistance (158), Professional, scientific, and technical services (144), Transportation and warehousing (137). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95834?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95834 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 95834?
In ZIP code 95834, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.0% 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 95834?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95834 is 24.5 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 95834?
In ZIP code 95834, approximately 52.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95834?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95834 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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