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ZIP 95816

Pop. 19,225·Sacramento County·853rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,816/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$149
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ZIP 95816 · $1,816
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,372
2 BR
$1,687
3 BR
$2,244
4 BR+
$2,590
Research median
$1,687/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
$21,792/yr
At $1,816/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95816 (Sacramento, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 64.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,225
Median income
$90,839
Median age
37
Renters
70.6%
Age distribution
38%
26.4%
15.6%
Under 189.4%
18–3438%
35–5426.4%
55–6410.6%
65+15.6%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
67.8%
17.9%
White67.8%
Black4.1%
Hispanic17.9%
Asian6.8%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
24.1%
64.5%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma8.6%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+64.5%
Housing tenure
29.4%
70.6%
Owner29.4%
Renter70.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95816 in Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,484 → $1,816
up 22.4%
Income
$77,839 → $90,839
up 16.7%
Population
18,033 → 19,225
up 6.6%
Renter share
71.4% → 70.6%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
63% → 64.5%
+1.5 pts
Median age
35.1 → 37
+1.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 95816 in Sacramento, CA has climbed from $1,484 to $1,816, a 22.4% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 95816 in Sacramento, CA now reports about $90,839, up from $77,839 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 6.6% since 2021, moving from about 18,033 residents to roughly 19,225. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 95816 in Sacramento, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95816 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $1,816/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,372/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,687/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($90,839/yr), ZIP 95816 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95816?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95816 (Sacramento, CA) is $1,816. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95816 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95816's median rent of $1,816/mo is $149 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95816 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95816 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #853 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,816/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95816?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,816/mo in ZIP 95816. The local median household income is $90,839/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95816?

Rent in ZIP 95816 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95816 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95816 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,816/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($90,839/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95816 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95816 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 70.6% of ZIP 95816 households are renters, while 29.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95816 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95816 compare to the rest of Sacramento?

ZIP 95816 is more affordable than Sacramento overall. At $1,816/mo, it's $255 below the Sacramento citywide median of $2,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95816 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95816 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,816/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 95816's median household income ($90,839/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95816 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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