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ZIP 95621

Pop. 42,442·Sacramento County·840th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,880/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$85
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ZIP 95621 · $1,880
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,690
1 BR
$1,770
2 BR
$2,180
3 BR
$2,900
4 BR+
$3,350
Research median
$2,180/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
$22,560/yr
At $1,880/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.2% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95621 (Citrus Heights, CA) is majority owner-occupied, 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,442
Median income
$80,901
Median age
40.1
Renters
31.9%
Age distribution
20%
23.3%
24.9%
12.8%
18.9%
Under 1820%
18–3423.3%
35–5424.9%
55–6412.8%
65+18.9%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
67.4%
20.3%
White67.4%
Black2.4%
Hispanic20.3%
Asian4.9%
Other5%
Education (25+)
27.4%
41.2%
22.1%
No HS diploma9.3%
HS diploma27.4%
Some college41.2%
Bachelor's+22.1%
Housing tenure
68.1%
31.9%
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95621 in Citrus Heights, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,499 → $1,880
up 25.4%
Income
$68,246 → $80,901
up 18.5%
Population
42,838 → 42,442
down 0.9%
Renter share
33% → 31.9%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
20.5% → 22.1%
+1.6 pts
Median age
39.1 → 40.1
+1.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 95621 in Citrus Heights, CA has shifted from $1,499 to $1,880, up 25.4% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $68,246 to $80,901 across the same window, up 18.5% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 95621 in Citrus Heights, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95621 covers Citrus Heights, CA. The median rent here is $1,880/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($80,901/yr), ZIP 95621 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 95621?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95621 (Citrus Heights, CA) is $1,880. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95621 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95621's median rent of $1,880/mo is $85 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95621 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95621 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #840 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,880/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95621?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,880/mo in ZIP 95621. The local median household income is $80,901/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95621?

Rent in ZIP 95621 has decreased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 95621 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95621 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,880/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($80,901/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95621 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95621 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.9% of ZIP 95621 households are renters, while 68.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95621 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95621 compare to the rest of Citrus Heights?

ZIP 95621 is more affordable than Citrus Heights overall. At $1,880/mo, it's $51 below the Citrus Heights citywide median of $1,931/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95621 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95621 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,880/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 95621's median household income ($80,901/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95621 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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