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ZIP 95605

Pop. 14,896·Yolo County·764th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,162/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
+$197
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ZIP 95605 · $2,162
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,910
3 BR
$2,650
4 BR+
$2,970
Research median
$1,910/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,944/yr
At $2,162/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyYolo County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (-3.9% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95605 (West Sacramento, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,896
Median income
$71,924
Median age
32.1
Renters
56.7%
Age distribution
22.5%
33.7%
20%
12.3%
Under 1822.5%
18–3433.7%
35–5420%
55–6412.3%
65+11.5%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
42%
44.3%
White42%
Black6.3%
Hispanic44.3%
Asian6.9%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
17.1%
28.2%
31.9%
22.8%
No HS diploma17.1%
HS diploma28.2%
Some college31.9%
Bachelor's+22.8%
Housing tenure
43.3%
56.7%
Owner43.3%
Renter56.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95605 in West Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,654 → $71,924
up 14.8%
Population
14,328 → 14,896
up 4.0%
Renter share
58.3% → 56.7%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
21% → 22.8%
+1.8 pts

Median household income rose from $62,654 to $71,924 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.8% shift. The population has grown by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 14,328 residents to roughly 14,896. Renters now make up 56.7% of households, compared with 58.3% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95605 covers West Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $2,162/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($71,924/yr), ZIP 95605 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95605?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95605 (West Sacramento, CA) is $2,162. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95605 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95605's median rent of $2,162/mo is $197 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95605 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95605 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #764 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,162/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95605?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,162/mo in ZIP 95605. The local median household income is $71,924/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95605?

Rent in ZIP 95605 has decreased 3.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 95605 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95605 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,162/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($71,924/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95605 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95605 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.7% of ZIP 95605 households are renters, while 43.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95605 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95605 compare to the rest of West Sacramento?

ZIP 95605 is more affordable than West Sacramento overall. At $2,162/mo, it's $66 below the West Sacramento citywide median of $2,228/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95605 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95605 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,162/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 95605's median household income ($71,924/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95605 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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