95817 ZIP Code — Sacramento, CA
Sacramento County, California
ZIP code 95817 is located in Sacramento, California, within Sacramento County. It covers approximately 2.27 square miles and serves a population of 14,513 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 916.
About ZIP code 95817
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $455,300. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $60,362. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
14,513
population
2.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95817 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95817
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95817. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sacramento | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
95820 Sacramento (1 mi)
95819 Sacramento (1.6 mi)
95816 Sacramento (1.8 mi)
95824 Sacramento (2.4 mi)
95818 Sacramento (2.6 mi)
95867 Sacramento (3.1 mi)
95894 Sacramento (3.1 mi)
95840 Sacramento (3.1 mi)
94204 Sacramento (3.1 mi)
94207 Sacramento (3.1 mi)
94208 Sacramento (3.1 mi)
94232 Sacramento (3.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,513 |
| Population density | 6,393 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.5517 |
| Longitude | -121.4507 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 916 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.2% | 35.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 30.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 8.2% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
14,513
Population
6,393
People per sq mi
33.8
Median age
$60,362
Median household income
$38,260
Per capita income
$455,300
Median home value
$1,401
Median monthly rent
40.0%
Home ownership
21.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
Unemployment
2,891
Housing units
47.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
320
Under 5
371
233
5–9
270
349
10–14
403
358
15–19
414
480
20–24
556
1,814
25–34
2,100
971
35–44
1,124
511
45–54
592
361
55–59
418
531
60–64
614
496
65–74
574
268
75–84
310
35
85+
40
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,204 | 15.2% |
| 18 and over | 12,309 | 84.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,723 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 33.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.1%
Black or African American
12.4%
Hispanic or Latino
11.7%
Two or more races
11.3%
Asian
9%
Other race
8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,418 | 45.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,039 | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,924 | 11.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,857 | 11.3% |
| Asian | 1,482 | 9% |
| Other race | 1,353 | 8.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 278 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 86 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.2% | 35.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 30.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 8.2% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
6.7%
$10k–$15k
11.5%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
13.9%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
7.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 7.6% |
| Median income | $60,362 |
Housing
Home values
$150k–$200k
0.2%
$200k–$300k
7.5%
$300k–$500k
55.1%
$500k–$1M
36.4%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $455,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,401 |
| Owner occupied | 40.0% |
| Renter occupied | 60.0% |
| Vacant | 3.4% |
| Single-family detached | 54.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.30 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 16.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.6% |
| 3 or more | 11.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.5% |
| Electricity | 43.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,753 | 26.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 851 | 12.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,583 | 23.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,450 | 36.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,356 | 20.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,417 | 21.4% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.3% | 48.3% |
| Married | 34.2% | 27.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
13.8%
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
28.8%
Graduate / professional
18.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 46 | 1.3% |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,022 | 29.0% |
| High school | 310 | 8.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,041 | 58.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Professional & management
14.5%
Public administration
12.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Retail trade
9.0%
Other services
5.7%
Construction
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Manufacturing
3.0%
Information
2.4%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.6% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.9% |
| Production & transportation | 6.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.1% |
| Government | 28.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 54.0% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 5.9% |
| Walk | 5.6% |
| Work from home | 16.5% |
| Other means | 7.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.0 |
Poverty
All people
21.9%
Under 18 years
20.3%
18 and over
22.2%
Married-couple families
8.6%
Female-led households
25.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.0% |
| Retirement income | 14.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| High blood pressure | 26.4% |
| High cholesterol | 25.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 633 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 and over | 48.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.4% |
| Public insurance | 36.7% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,822 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 1,106 | 8.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 449 | 3.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 365 | 2.6% |
| Other languages | 264 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,947 | 89.2% |
| Born in same state | 12,798 | 88.2% |
| Born in different state | 9,413 | 64.9% |
| Foreign born | 149 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,566 | 10.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 988 | 63.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,325 | 9.1% |
| French | 1,246 | 8.6% |
| Arab | 294 | 2% |
| Polish | 267 | 1.8% |
| Irish | 57 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 44 | 0.3% |
| German | 36 | 0.2% |
| English | 26 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.7% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95817
What city is ZIP code 95817 in?
ZIP code 95817 is primarily assigned to Sacramento, California.
What county is ZIP code 95817 in?
ZIP code 95817 falls within Sacramento County, California.
Is ZIP code 95817 mostly rentals?
60% of occupied units in ZIP code 95817 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95817?
22% of residents in ZIP code 95817 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 95817?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95817?
The median home value in ZIP code 95817 is $455,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 95817 in?
ZIP code 95817 observes the PST timezone.