City

North Highlands, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sacramento County  ·  California

👥35,668Population
💰$66,957Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂33.1Median Age
🏠$330,600Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓21.6%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.7%Hispanic: 36.7%Black: 9%Asian: 7.2%Other: 5.4%Race
White40.7%
Hispanic36.7%
Black9.0%
Asian7.2%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.27
Below Poverty19.2% ▲ 92% above avg
College Grads21.6% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma1,625 (8.2%)
HS Graduate7,084 (35.8%)
Some College2,766 (14%)
Associates4,033 (20.4%)
Bachelors1,841 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree2,431 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 8.2%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 14%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS8.2%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College14.0%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.3%Renter: 39.7%Tenure
Owner60.3%
Renter39.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
57%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,957 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$330,600 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,650/mo
Total Housing Units11,433
Vacant Units593

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
32%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
51%
About North Highlands, CA

North Highlands is a city in California, located in Sacramento County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 35,668 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.1 years.

Economically, North Highlands is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,957 is near the national average. Approximately 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in North Highlands is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $330,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,650 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North Highlands is less-educated. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 40.7%.

North Highlands, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in North Highlands
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95660 35,668 $66,957 $330,600 $1,650 5.6% 21.6% 60.3%