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ZIP 95811

Pop. 8,810·Sacramento County·837th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,885/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
-$80
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 95811 · $1,885
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,840
1 BR
$1,930
2 BR
$2,380
3 BR
$3,170
4 BR+
$3,650
Research median
$2,380/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
$22,620/yr
At $1,885/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95811 (Sacramento, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 55.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,810
Median income
$80,827
Median age
34.3
Renters
81.1%
Age distribution
45.1%
29%
Under 186.3%
18–3445.1%
35–5429%
55–649.9%
65+9.7%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
56.6%
21.3%
White56.6%
Black7.5%
Hispanic21.3%
Asian11.7%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
12.3%
26.6%
55.2%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma12.3%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+55.2%
Housing tenure
18.9%
81.1%
Owner18.9%
Renter81.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95811 in Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,685 → $1,885
up 11.9%
Income
$71,265 → $80,827
up 13.4%
Population
7,432 → 8,810
up 18.5%
Renter share
87.9% → 81.1%
-6.8 pts
Bachelor's+
57% → 55.2%
-1.8 pts
Median age
31.8 → 34.3
+2.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 95811 in Sacramento, CA stood at $1,685 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,885, reflecting a 11.9% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $71,265 in 2021 to $80,827 more recently. The population has grown by 18.5% since 2021, moving from about 7,432 residents to roughly 8,810. Renters now make up 81.1% of households, compared with 87.9% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 95811 in Sacramento, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95811 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $1,885/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,380/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($80,827/yr), ZIP 95811 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95811?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95811 (Sacramento, CA) is $1,885. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95811 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95811's median rent of $1,885/mo is $80 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95811 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95811 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #837 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,885/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95811?

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 $1,885/mo in ZIP 95811. The local median household income is $80,827/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95811?

Rent in ZIP 95811 has decreased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 95811 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95811 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,885/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($80,827/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95811 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95811 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 81.1% of ZIP 95811 households are renters, while 18.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95811 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95811 compare to the rest of Sacramento?

ZIP 95811 is more affordable than Sacramento overall. At $1,885/mo, it's $186 below the Sacramento citywide median of $2,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95811 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95811 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,885/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 95811's median household income ($80,827/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95811 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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