| ZIP Code | 95638 |
|---|---|
| City | Herald |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Sacramento County |
| Area Code | 209/350 |
| Elevation | 125 ft |
| Latitude | 38.342678 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.070132 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 27.3% ▼ 30% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 48% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 44 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 426 (25.7%) |
| Some College | 374 (22.5%) |
| Associates | 363 (21.9%) |
| Bachelors | 163 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 290 (17.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,321 ▲ 21% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $641,300 ▲ 130% above avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,438/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 863 |
| Vacant Units | 20 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 863 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 20 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 95638 is located in Herald, California, within Sacramento County. With a population of 2,295, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.2 years. Economically, 95638 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $92,321 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95638 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $641,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,438 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 8% since 2019.
The population of 95638 is majority White (66.80%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%.
The unemployment rate in 95638 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 95638 in Herald, CA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,295 residents, a median household income of $92,321, and a median home value of $641,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.