Sacramento, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95835
Sacramento County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,936
- 1,554/sq mi High-density area
- $114,468
- Median income Above-median income area
- $607,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.1%
- 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 low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,554
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95835 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95835 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, with 35,936 residents across 23.1 square miles, a density of 1,554 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95835 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,468 (13% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,218. The poverty rate is 5.4%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $607,200 (21% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,210; owner occupancy is 69.9%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sacramento County, so 95835 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 95835
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sacramento, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95835.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
99 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
92 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 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 95835, 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
35,936
Population
23.1
Area (sq mi)
1,554
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95835?
38.2
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
26.0%
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?
$114,468
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$50,218
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95835 ranks nationally
Sacramento, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$114,468 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
15,908housing units
15,908
Total Housing Units
15,071
Occupied Units
837
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$607,200
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$2,210
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
+0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95835 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 195 |
| 2021 | +16.3% | 226 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 265 |
| 2023 | -2.9% | 257 |
| 2024 | +0.4% | 258 |
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 519 business establishments in ZIP 95835, employing approximately 6,273 people with a combined annual payroll of $233,667,000.
519
Businesses
6,273
Employees
$233.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 99 | 19.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 92 | 17.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 44 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 39 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 6.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 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 95835 vs 95834 →
ZIP 95835 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
- 95673
Rio Linda (95673)
15,455 residents
- 95605 14,179
West Sacramento (95605)
14,179 residents
- 95814 9,922
Sacramento (95814)
9,922 residents
- 95811 7,595
Sacramento (95811)
7,595 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95835 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95835 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95837
Sacramento (95837)
$193,500 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
- 95626
Elverta (95626)
$90,897 median income
- 95811
Sacramento (95811)
$80,827 median income
- 95605 $71,924
West Sacramento (95605)
$71,924 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95835 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95834 | Sacramento, CA | 25,899 | 2.0 mi |
| 95833 | Sacramento, CA | 37,293 | 3.8 mi |
| 95673 | Rio Linda, CA | 15,455 | 3.7 mi |
| 95605 | West Sacramento, CA | 14,179 | 5.4 mi |
| 95837 | Sacramento, CA | 315 | 4.1 mi |
| 95838 | Sacramento, CA | 36,764 | 4.7 mi |
| 95691 | West Sacramento, CA | 34,737 | 4.8 mi |
| 95626 | Elverta, CA | 5,975 | 5.3 mi |
| 95814 | Sacramento, CA | 9,922 | 6.5 mi |
| 95811 | Sacramento, CA | 7,595 | 6.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95835, 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 (35,936 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 95835 in?
ZIP code 95835 (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 95835?
ZIP code 95835 in Sacramento, CA has a population of 35,936 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95835?
The median household income in ZIP 95835 is $114,468, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95835?
The median home value in ZIP 95835 is $607,200, which is 118% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95835?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95835 is White at 31.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95835?
ZIP code 95835 has 519 business establishments employing approximately 6,273 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95835?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95835 are: Transportation and warehousing (99), Professional, scientific, and technical services (92), Accommodation and food services (55). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95835?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95835 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 95835?
In ZIP code 95835, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.1% 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 95835?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95835 is 26.9 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 95835?
In ZIP code 95835, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95835?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95835 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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