ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 95621

Part of Citrus Heights, CA

Pop. 42,442·Sacramento County·812th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$1,935/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

+$3

Reported rents

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ZIP 95621 · $1,935

More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 95621 usually run 1.1% below trend in February and 0.8% above it in October, about $37 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 95621 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2017.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 95621 changed +4.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 95621 rose 40.2% while median household income rose 28% ($63,214 to $80,901). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 95621 is 42.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($80,901) is $2,023 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,770); a 2-bedroom is $2,180.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 95841, 3 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,718/mo), about $2,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 95621. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,220/yr

At $1,935/mo median

Location

CityCitrus Heights

StateCA

CountySacramento County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +1.0% 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

$1,524 → $1,935

up 27.0%

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 $1,524 to $1,935, up 27.0% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 95621 covers Citrus Heights, CA. The median rent here is $1,935/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($80,901/yr), ZIP 95621 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $77,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,935/mo in ZIP 95621. The local median household income is $80,901/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95621?

Rent in ZIP 95621 has risen 4.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2017.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 95621?

Asking rents in ZIP 95621 are usually lowest in February, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in October, about 0.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $37 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 95621?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 95621 rose 40.2% while median household income rose 28%, from $63,214 to $80,901. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 95621 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95621 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #812 of 898 at $1,935/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 95621 changed +4.8%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.