95608 ZIP Code — Carmichael, CA
Sacramento County, California
ZIP code 95608 is located in Carmichael, California, within Sacramento County. It covers approximately 13.23 square miles and serves a population of 63,715 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 916.
About ZIP code 95608
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $516,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
The gap between median ($79,371) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
63,715
population
13.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95608 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95608
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95608. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Carmichael | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
95821 Sacramento (3.1 mi)
95841 Sacramento (3.3 mi)
95841 Sacramento (3.3 mi)
95670 Rancho Cordova (3.4 mi)
95864 Sacramento (3.7 mi)
95842 Sacramento (4.2 mi)
95660 North Highlands (4.3 mi)
95628 Fair Oaks (4.4 mi)
95827 Sacramento (4.7 mi)
95825 Sacramento (4.7 mi)
95621 Citrus Heights (4.9 mi)
95655 Mather (5.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 63,715 |
| Population density | 4,816 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.6232 |
| Longitude | -121.3281 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 916 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.6% | 35.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 30.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.0% | 8.2% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
63,715
Population
4,816
People per sq mi
42.8
Median age
$79,371
Median household income
$47,277
Per capita income
$516,000
Median home value
$1,453
Median monthly rent
53.2%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
15,444
Housing units
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,583
Under 5
1,672
1,459
5–9
1,540
1,785
10–14
1,885
1,652
15–19
1,744
1,797
20–24
1,897
4,457
25–34
4,706
3,545
35–44
3,743
3,389
45–54
3,579
2,349
55–59
2,480
2,259
60–64
2,386
3,596
65–74
3,797
1,825
75–84
1,928
1,295
85+
1,367
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,148 | 19.1% |
| 18 and over | 51,567 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 13,808 | 21.7% |
| Median age | 42.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.9%
Two or more races
8.8%
Asian
7.5%
Hispanic or Latino
6.1%
Black or African American
5.6%
Other race
3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,059 | 67.9% |
| Two or more races | 5,982 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 5,101 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,164 | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 3,809 | 5.6% |
| Other race | 2,081 | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 371 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 312 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.6% | 35.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 30.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.0% | 8.2% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
13.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 13.4% |
| Median income | $79,371 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
0.3%
$200k–$300k
5.9%
$300k–$500k
38.8%
$500k–$1M
45.6%
$1M+
6.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $516,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,453 |
| Owner occupied | 53.2% |
| Renter occupied | 46.8% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 54.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 23.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% |
| 3 or more | 21.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.9% |
| Electricity | 37.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,175 | 42.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,721 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,077 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,077 | 31.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,107 | 27.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9,376 | 36.0% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.8% | 28.7% |
| Married | 48.1% | 42.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 15.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
22.0%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
21.7%
Graduate / professional
14.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 498 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 589 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,912 | 37.4% |
| High school | 3,068 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 4,074 | 31.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Professional & management
13.8%
Public administration
9.6%
Retail trade
9.3%
Construction
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Other services
5.5%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.0% |
| Service | 18.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.6% |
| Government | 21.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.1% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 17.5% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
17.9%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
6.6%
Female-led households
22.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.0% |
| Retirement income | 29.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| High blood pressure | 30.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 9.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,567 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 and over | 37.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.7% |
| Public insurance | 43.7% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 60,460 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 5,693 | 9.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 730 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,470 | 5.7% |
| Other languages | 931 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 52,860 | 83.0% |
| Born in same state | 51,652 | 81.1% |
| Born in different state | 39,631 | 62.2% |
| Foreign born | 1,208 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,855 | 17.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,000 | 55.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,549 | 11.8% |
| Italian | 6,213 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 1,709 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 863 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 746 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 447 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 247 | 0.4% |
| German | 200 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 52 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95608
What part of Carmichael is ZIP code 95608?
ZIP code 95608 covers a portion of Carmichael, California, within Sacramento County.
What county is ZIP code 95608 in?
ZIP code 95608 falls within Sacramento County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95608?
The median home value in ZIP code 95608 is $516,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 95608?
ZIP code 95608 has an estimated population of 63,715 residents, with a density of 4,817 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 95608?
The median household income in ZIP code 95608 is $79,371, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 95608 in?
ZIP code 95608 observes the PST timezone.