City

Herald, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sacramento County  ·  California

👥2,295Population
💰$92,321Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$641,300Median Home Value▲ 130% above avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.8%Hispanic: 21.3%Black: 7.1%Asian: 1.7%Other: 3.1%Race
White66.8%
Hispanic21.3%
Black7.1%
Asian1.7%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma44 (2.7%)
HS Graduate426 (25.7%)
Some College374 (22.5%)
Associates363 (21.9%)
Bachelors163 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree290 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 22.5%Associates: 21.9%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College22.5%
Associates21.9%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
68%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,321 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$641,300 ▲ 130% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,438/mo
Total Housing Units863
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Herald, CA

Herald is a city in California, located in Sacramento County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,295 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Herald is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,321 is above the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Herald is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $641,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,438 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Herald is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.8%).

Herald, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Herald
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95638 2,295 $92,321 $641,300 $1,438 7.3% 27.3% 86.7%