Sacramento, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95842
Sacramento County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,806
- 3,132/sq mi High-density area
- $68,276
- Median income Near-median income area
- $413,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sacramento pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,132
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95842 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 95842 (Sacramento, CA) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 325.2 in 2023 to 346.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95842 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, with 31,806 residents across 10.2 square miles, a density of 3,132 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95842 reports a modest median household income of $68,276 (33% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,337. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $413,700 (46% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,659; owner occupancy is 50.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sacramento County, so 95842 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 95842
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sacramento, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95842.
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 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 95842, 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
31,806
Population
10.2
Area (sq mi)
3,132
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95842?
33.7
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
27.7%
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?
$68,276
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$28,337
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95842 ranks nationally
Sacramento, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$68,276 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
12,117housing units
12,117
Total Housing Units
11,660
Occupied Units
457
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$413,700
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,659
Median Rent
1978
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
346
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+246%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95842 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 251 |
| 2021 | +17.7% | 296 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 333 |
| 2023 | -2.5% | 325 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 346 |
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 366 business establishments in ZIP 95842, employing approximately 3,560 people with a combined annual payroll of $144,694,000.
366
Businesses
3,560
Employees
$144.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 81 | 22.1% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 12.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 40 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.6% |
| Information | 6 | 1.6% |
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 95842 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95608
Carmichael (95608)
59,418 residents
- 95747
Roseville (95747)
51,870 residents
- 95843
Antelope (95843)
45,048 residents
- 95610
Citrus Heights (95610)
44,147 residents
- 95621
Citrus Heights (95621)
39,819 residents
- 95821
Sacramento (95821)
33,550 residents
- 95842
Sacramento (95842)
31,806 residents
- 95660
North Highlands (95660)
30,714 residents
- 95841 19,448
Sacramento (95841)
19,448 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95842 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95842 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95747
Roseville (95747)
$136,750 median income
- 95843
Antelope (95843)
$98,274 median income
- 95673
Rio Linda (95673)
$95,824 median income
- 95608
Carmichael (95608)
$86,563 median income
- 95610
Citrus Heights (95610)
$83,327 median income
- 95621
Citrus Heights (95621)
$80,901 median income
- 95842
Sacramento (95842)
$68,276 median income
- 95660
North Highlands (95660)
$68,235 median income
- 95821
Sacramento (95821)
$64,963 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95842 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95841 | Sacramento, CA | 19,448 | 1.8 mi |
| 95660 | North Highlands, CA | 30,714 | 1.8 mi |
| 95843 | Antelope, CA | 45,048 | 2.1 mi |
| 95621 | Citrus Heights, CA | 39,819 | 2.3 mi |
| 95652 | Mcclellan, CA | 739 | 3.2 mi |
| 95608 | Carmichael, CA | 59,418 | 4.4 mi |
| 95610 | Citrus Heights, CA | 44,147 | 4.2 mi |
| 95821 | Sacramento, CA | 33,550 | 4.6 mi |
| 95673 | Rio Linda, CA | 15,455 | 6.1 mi |
| 95747 | Roseville, CA | 51,870 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95842, 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 (31,806 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 95842 in?
ZIP code 95842 (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 95842?
ZIP code 95842 in Sacramento, CA has a population of 31,806 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95842?
The median household income in ZIP 95842 is $68,276, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95842?
The median home value in ZIP 95842 is $413,700, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95842?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95842 is White at 49.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95842?
ZIP code 95842 has 366 business establishments employing approximately 3,560 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95842?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95842 are: Construction (81), Retail trade (48), Accommodation and food services (44). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95842?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95842 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. 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 95842?
In ZIP code 95842, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 95842?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95842 is 28.1 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 95842?
In ZIP code 95842, approximately 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95842?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95842 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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