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ZIP 95608

Pop. 61,440·Sacramento County·860th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,800/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$165
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ZIP 95608 · $1,800
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,190
3 BR
$2,920
4 BR+
$3,360
Research median
$2,190/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
$21,600/yr
At $1,800/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95608 (Carmichael, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,440
Median income
$86,563
Median age
42.9
Renters
47.3%
Age distribution
19%
21.5%
23.1%
13.8%
22.6%
Under 1819%
18–3421.5%
35–5423.1%
55–6413.8%
65+22.6%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
66.7%
15.9%
White66.7%
Black6.1%
Hispanic15.9%
Asian8.4%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
20.3%
34.3%
37.7%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma20.3%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+37.7%
Housing tenure
52.7%
47.3%
Owner52.7%
Renter47.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95608 in Carmichael, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,530 → $1,800
up 17.6%
Income
$74,360 → $86,563
up 16.4%
Population
63,730 → 61,440
down 3.6%
Renter share
47.2% → 47.3%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
35% → 37.7%
+2.7 pts
Median age
42.2 → 42.9
+0.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 95608 in Carmichael, CA stood at $1,530 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,800, reflecting a 17.6% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 95608 in Carmichael, CA now reports about $86,563, up from $74,360 in 2021. The population has contracted by 3.6% since 2021, moving from about 63,730 residents to roughly 61,440. College-educated residents now make up 37.7% of adults here, versus 35% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 95608 in Carmichael, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95608 covers Carmichael, CA. The median rent here is $1,800/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($86,563/yr), ZIP 95608 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95608?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95608 (Carmichael, CA) is $1,800. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95608 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95608's median rent of $1,800/mo is $165 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95608 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95608 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #860 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,800/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95608?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,800/mo in ZIP 95608. The local median household income is $86,563/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95608?

Rent in ZIP 95608 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95608 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95608 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,800/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($86,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95608 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95608 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.3% of ZIP 95608 households are renters, while 52.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95608 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95608 compare to the rest of Carmichael?

ZIP 95608 is pricier than Carmichael as a whole. At $1,800/mo, it's $5 above the Carmichael citywide median of $1,795/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95608 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95608 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,800/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 95608's median household income ($86,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95608 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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