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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
$114,468
Median income
$607,200
Median home value
50.1%
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 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 California average), while per-capita income is $50,218. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. Median home value sits at $607,200 (21% below the state average), median rent at $2,210 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 95835 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sacramento County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95835?

38.2

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

26.0%

Foreign-Born

White 31.5%
African American 14.9%
Asian 30.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%

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

$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

$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 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.1%

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

What does housing look like?

15,908

Total Housing Units

15,071

Occupied Units

837

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$607,200

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$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

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ZIP 95835 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 95835 ranks #3 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 95835 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 95835 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Sacramento County

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Pop: 73,985
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Pop: 72,180
95624 standard
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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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.