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
$101,260
Median income
$557,600
Median home value
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 95834 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.8 square miles in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California. The area is home to 25,899 residents, producing a population density of 1,005 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 95834 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95834 sits at $101,260 (0% below the California average), while per-capita income is $44,599. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $557,600 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $1,782 per month, and 52.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95834 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sacramento County, so you can benchmark 95834 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 95834

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95834.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 95834?

35.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

31.5%

Foreign-Born

White 27.0%
African American 17.9%
Asian 30.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%

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

$44,599

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95834 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,260 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.0%

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

What does housing look like?

14,118

Total Housing Units

13,070

Occupied Units

1,048

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.4%
Renter 47.6%

$557,600

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,782

Median Rent

2005

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 95834 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 95834 ranks #5 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 95834 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 95834 ranks #4 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
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

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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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