| ZIP Code | 95821 |
|---|---|
| City | Sacramento |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Sacramento County |
| Area Code | 279/916 |
| Elevation | 74 ft |
| Latitude | 38.625693 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.384916 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 19.4% ▲ 94% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 9.6% ▲ 97% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 576 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,199 (28.5%) |
| Some College | 2,959 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 4,319 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,764 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,446 (29.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,331 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $470,900 ▲ 69% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,342/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,403 |
| Vacant Units | 741 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,403 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 741 |
| Owner Occupied | 48.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 95821 is located in Sacramento, California, within Sacramento County. With a population of 38,372, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 95821 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,331 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95821 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $470,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,342 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (48.3%) and renters (51.7%). Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 95821 is majority White (50.17%). Residents are well-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.4%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95821 stands at 9.6%, which is significantly above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 95821 in Sacramento, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 38,372 residents, a median household income of $58,331, and a median home value of $470,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.