95820 ZIP Code — Sacramento, CA
Sacramento County, California
ZIP code 95820 is located in Sacramento, California, within Sacramento County. It covers approximately 5.27 square miles and serves a population of 36,024 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 916.
About ZIP code 95820
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $373,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $64,501. Poverty affects 20% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
36,024
population
5.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95820 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95820
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95820. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sacramento | Acceptable |
| Sacramento | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
95817 Sacramento (1 mi)
95824 Sacramento (1.5 mi)
95819 Sacramento (2.3 mi)
95816 Sacramento (2.8 mi)
95818 Sacramento (3 mi)
95822 Sacramento (3.3 mi)
95826 Sacramento (3.5 mi)
95840 Sacramento (3.9 mi)
95894 Sacramento (3.9 mi)
95867 Sacramento (3.9 mi)
94204 Sacramento (3.9 mi)
94207 Sacramento (3.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,024 |
| Population density | 6,836 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.5382 |
| Longitude | -121.4467 |
| 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 | 43.6% | 35.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.0% | 30.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 8.2% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
36,024
Population
6,836
People per sq mi
35.3
Median age
$64,501
Median household income
$32,485
Per capita income
$373,800
Median home value
$1,496
Median monthly rent
55.4%
Home ownership
19.8%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
8,172
Housing units
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,036
Under 5
1,158
837
5–9
937
963
10–14
1,078
1,124
15–19
1,257
1,206
20–24
1,348
3,257
25–34
3,643
2,585
35–44
2,891
1,963
45–54
2,196
878
55–59
982
907
60–64
1,015
1,161
65–74
1,298
698
75–84
780
390
85+
436
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,403 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 28,621 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,763 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
36.4%
Hispanic or Latino
21%
Other race
14.6%
Two or more races
11.3%
Black or African American
8%
Asian
7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,577 | 36.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,557 | 21% |
| Other race | 6,669 | 14.6% |
| Two or more races | 5,140 | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 3,638 | 8% |
| Asian | 3,473 | 7.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 274 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 253 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.6% | 35.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.0% | 30.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 8.2% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
12.7%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
6.5%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $64,501 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k–$300k
20.9%
$300k–$500k
57.8%
$500k–$1M
11.9%
$1M+
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $373,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,496 |
| Owner occupied | 55.4% |
| Renter occupied | 44.6% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 83.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 30.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 18.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% |
| 3 or more | 20.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.0% |
| Electricity | 28.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,480 | 32.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,445 | 10.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,741 | 20.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,990 | 36.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,745 | 27.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,538 | 25.9% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.7% | 43.9% |
| Married | 36.6% | 33.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
22.0%
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 456 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 316 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,975 | 33.5% |
| High school | 1,942 | 21.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,190 | 35.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Professional & management
11.3%
Retail trade
10.6%
Construction
9.8%
Public administration
9.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Other services
5.7%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.6% |
| Service | 22.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.5% |
| Government | 23.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.9% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 12.3% |
| Other means | 3.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
19.8%
Under 18 years
24.1%
18 and over
18.7%
Married-couple families
10.5%
Female-led households
19.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.9% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.2% |
| High cholesterol | 28.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 27.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.1% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 13.0% |
| No health insurance | 17.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.6% |
| Visited dentist | 54.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,476 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 41.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.6% |
| Public insurance | 44.9% |
| No insurance | 8.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,830 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 5,697 | 16.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,282 | 9.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 516 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 1,596 | 4.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,119 | 80.8% |
| Born in same state | 28,696 | 79.7% |
| Born in different state | 23,617 | 65.6% |
| Foreign born | 423 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,905 | 19.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,421 | 49.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,348 | 6.5% |
| French | 1,919 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 765 | 2.1% |
| Polish | 356 | 1% |
| English | 228 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 108 | 0.3% |
| German | 86 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 86 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.9% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95820
What city is ZIP code 95820 in?
ZIP code 95820 is primarily assigned to Sacramento, California.
What county is ZIP code 95820 in?
ZIP code 95820 falls within Sacramento County, California.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95820?
20% of residents in ZIP code 95820 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95820?
The median home value in ZIP code 95820 is $373,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 95820?
ZIP code 95820 has an estimated population of 36,024 residents, with a density of 6,840 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 95820?
The median household income in ZIP code 95820 is $64,501, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 95820 in?
ZIP code 95820 observes the PST timezone.