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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
$68,276
Median income
$413,700
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $28,337. Poverty here runs at 18.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. Median home value sits at $413,700 (46% below the state average), median rent at $1,659 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sacramento County, letting you compare 95842 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 95842?

33.7

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

27.7%

Foreign-Born

White 49.5%
African American 9.7%
Asian 13.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

12,117

Total Housing Units

11,660

Occupied Units

457

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.5%
Renter 49.5%

$413,700

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95842 ranks #7 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 95842 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 95842 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Sacramento County

95823 standard
Sacramento, CA
Pop: 73,985
95630 standard
Folsom, CA
Pop: 72,180
95624 standard
Elk Grove, CA
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 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.

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