ZIP Code 95835: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA

Total population: 42,004 Household income: $114,468 Rent: $2,210

Overview

Total population

42,004

Rent

$2,210

Year built

2005

Household income

$114,468

Per capita income

$50,218

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

56.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

California

County

Sacramento County

City

Sacramento

Total population

42,004

Adults over 25

28,818

Total households

15,071

Household size

2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$114,468

Per capita income

$50,218

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

56.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$2,210

Year built

2005

Households that rent

30.1%

Households that own

69.9%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

31.5%

Black

14.9%

Asian

30%

Two or more races

16.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

18.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

81.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

15,486 (74%)

Commute time to work

27 mins

Work from home

5,446 (26%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

21.7%

High school graduate or GED

19.7%

Some college or associate degree

8.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

50.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 95835 with: Sacramento County, CA Sacramento, CA Sacramento metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 95835

Total population42,004

Rent$2,210

Year built2005

Household income$114,468

Per capita income$50,218

Poverty rate5.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Sacramento County, CA

Total population1,594,006

Rent$1,790

Year built1981

Household income$92,175

Per capita income$43,324

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4.6%

Sacramento, CA

Total population528,706

Rent$1,779

Year built1977

Household income$87,321

Per capita income$43,376

Poverty rate13.9%

Unemployment rate4.6%

Sacramento Metro Area, CA

Total population2,426,388

Rent$1,819

Year built1984

Household income$97,188

Per capita income$47,193

Poverty rate11.5%

Unemployment rate4.7%

California State

Total population39,287,377

Rent$2,036

Year built1976

Household income$99,122

Per capita income$49,513

Poverty rate12%

Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP95835	CountySacramento, CA	CitySacramento, CA	Metro AreaSacramento metro area, CA	StateCalifornia	CountryUnited States
Total population	42,004	1,594,006	528,706	2,426,388	39,287,377	334,922,499
Rent	$2,210	$1,790	$1,779	$1,819	$2,036	$1,413
Year built	2005	1981	1977	1984	1976	1980
Household income	$114,468	$92,175	$87,321	$97,188	$99,122	$80,734
Per capita income	$50,218	$43,324	$43,376	$47,193	$49,513	$44,673
Poverty rate	5.4%	12.5%	13.9%	11.5%	12%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.6%	4.6%	4.7%	5.3%	4%

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Summary for 95835

Rent & Income

In 95835, the typical monthly rent is $2,210 and the typical household income is $114,468. Rent here is higher than in both Sacramento and California, and household income is also higher than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 5.4%, which is lower than in both Sacramento and California.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 30.1% of households. About 56.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 50.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 95835 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 95835 — Poverty

How ZIP 95835 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$2,210	370 / 613	from lower rent	$1,054 – $3,501
Household income	$114,468	195 / 613	from higher income	$35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate	5.4%	53 / 613	from lower poverty	2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 95835

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 95835 ranks 370th out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. Statewide, values range from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 195th out of 613 ZIP Codes. Across California, figures vary from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 95835 places 53rd out of 613 ZIP Codes. Throughout California, numbers span from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 95835 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,210 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 95835

Annual Household Income: $114,468

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 95835

Estimated Rate: 5.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 95835

In ZIP Code 95835, households that rent: 4,542 (30.1%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,542	30.1%
Owner-Occupied	10,529	69.9%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 95835

In ZIP Code 95835, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,557 (56.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,557	56.3%
Other renter households	1,985	43.7%
Total renter households	4,542	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 95835

Less than High School: 6,251 people (21.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 5,675 people (19.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,459 people (8.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 14,433 people (50.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 28,818

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.