| ZIP Code | 95816 |
|---|---|
| City | Sacramento |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Sacramento County |
| Area Code | 279/530/916 |
| Elevation | 23 ft |
| Latitude | 38.575407 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.464803 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.68 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 72.0% ▲ 86% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 75 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,076 (7%) |
| Some College | 780 (5.1%) |
| Associates | 2,358 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,080 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,931 (64.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,521 ▲ 19% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $789,700 ▲ 183% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,647/mo ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,553 |
| Vacant Units | 468 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,553 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 468 |
| Owner Occupied | 29.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 70.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.68 |
ZIP code 95816 is located in Sacramento, California, within Sacramento County. With a population of 19,079, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 95816 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,521 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95816 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $789,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,647 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 70.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 95816 is majority White (67.52%). Residents are highly educated — 72.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95816 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 95816 in Sacramento, CA is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 19,079 residents, a median household income of $90,521, and a median home value of $789,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.