Sacramento, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95838
Sacramento County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,764
- 1,563/sq mi High-density area
- $68,349
- Median income Near-median income area
- $389,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sacramento pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,563
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95838 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 95838 (Sacramento, CA) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 410.9 in 2023 to 429.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95838 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, with 36,764 residents across 23.5 square miles, a density of 1,563 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95838 reports a modest median household income of $68,349 (33% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,598. The poverty rate is 18.1%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $389,200 (50% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,684; owner occupancy is 56.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, 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 95838 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 95838
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sacramento, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95838.
- Construction
Construction
103 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
75 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 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 95838, 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
36,764
Population
23.5
Area (sq mi)
1,563
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95838?
32.9
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
24.4%
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?
$68,349
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$25,598
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95838 ranks nationally
Sacramento, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$68,349 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
12,315housing units
12,315
Total Housing Units
12,016
Occupied Units
299
Vacant Units
3.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$389,200
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,684
Median Rent
1982
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
+4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
429
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+329%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95838 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +329% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.1% | 297 |
| 2021 | +19.1% | 354 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 401 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 411 |
| 2024 | +4.4% | 429 |
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 467 business establishments in ZIP 95838, employing approximately 8,409 people with a combined annual payroll of $554,734,000.
467
Businesses
8,409
Employees
$554.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 103 | 22.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 75 | 16.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 45 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 42 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 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 95838 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95838
Sacramento (95838)
36,764 residents
- 95821
Sacramento (95821)
33,550 residents
- 95825
Sacramento (95825)
31,084 residents
- 95660
North Highlands (95660)
30,714 residents
- 95834
Sacramento (95834)
25,899 residents
- 95815
Sacramento (95815)
24,680 residents
- 95819
Sacramento (95819)
17,141 residents
- 95816
Sacramento (95816)
15,579 residents
- 95673
Rio Linda (95673)
15,455 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95838 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95838 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95819
Sacramento (95819)
$136,306 median income
- 95834
Sacramento (95834)
$101,260 median income
- 95673
Rio Linda (95673)
$95,824 median income
- 95816
Sacramento (95816)
$90,839 median income
- 95811
Sacramento (95811)
$80,827 median income
- 95838
Sacramento (95838)
$68,349 median income
- 95660
North Highlands (95660)
$68,235 median income
- 95821
Sacramento (95821)
$64,963 median income
- 95825
Sacramento (95825)
$64,602 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95838 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95815 | Sacramento, CA | 24,680 | 2.9 mi |
| 95673 | Rio Linda, CA | 15,455 | 3.1 mi |
| 95652 | Mcclellan, CA | 739 | 2.6 mi |
| 95834 | Sacramento, CA | 25,899 | 4.1 mi |
| 95821 | Sacramento, CA | 33,550 | 3.6 mi |
| 95819 | Sacramento, CA | 17,141 | 5.3 mi |
| 95825 | Sacramento, CA | 31,084 | 4.4 mi |
| 95660 | North Highlands, CA | 30,714 | 4.1 mi |
| 95816 | Sacramento, CA | 15,579 | 5.3 mi |
| 95811 | Sacramento, CA | 7,595 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95838, 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 (36,764 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 95838 in?
ZIP code 95838 (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 95838?
ZIP code 95838 in Sacramento, CA has a population of 36,764 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95838?
The median household income in ZIP 95838 is $68,349, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95838?
The median home value in ZIP 95838 is $389,200, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95838?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95838 is White at 24.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95838?
ZIP code 95838 has 467 business establishments employing approximately 8,409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95838?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95838 are: Construction (103), Wholesale trade (75), Transportation and warehousing (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95838?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95838 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 329%. 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 95838?
In ZIP code 95838, 44.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 95838?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95838 is 25.2 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 95838?
In ZIP code 95838, approximately 56.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95838?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95838 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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