ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 95819

Part of Sacramento, CA

Pop. 19,737·Sacramento County·644th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,424/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.3%

Month-over-Month

+1.8%

vs US Median

+$492

Reported rents

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ZIP 95819 · $2,424

More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,050

1 BR

$2,150

2 BR

$2,640

3 BR

$3,510

4 BR+

$4,050

Research median

$2,640/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

June. Asking rents in ZIP 95819 usually run 0.4% below trend in June and 0.7% above it in October, about $27 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 95819 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 95819 changed +8.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($136,306) is $3,408 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,640); a 3-bedroom is $3,510.

Rank in Sacramento

21st cheapest of 24 ZIP codes in Sacramento.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 95816, 1 mile away, rents for 24% less ($1,840/mo), about $7,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 95819. 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

$29,088/yr

At $2,424/mo median

Location

CitySacramento

StateCA

CountySacramento County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.3% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95819 (Sacramento, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

19,737

Median income

$136,306

Median age

37.9

Renters

29.1%

Age distribution

17.3%

27.7%

27.2%

17.4%

Under 1817.3%

18–3427.7%

35–5427.2%

55–6410.4%

65+17.4%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

67.9%

18.7%

White67.9%

Black2.7%

Hispanic18.7%

Asian7.2%

Other3.4%

Education (25+)

20.8%

71%

No HS diploma1.7%

HS diploma6.5%

Some college20.8%

Bachelor's+71%

Housing tenure

70.9%

29.1%

Owner70.9%

Renter29.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95819 in Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,944 → $2,424

up 24.7%

Income

$114,622 → $136,306

up 18.9%

Population

20,146 → 19,737

down 2.0%

Renter share

28.4% → 29.1%

+0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

66.3% → 71%

+4.7 pts

Median age

37.3 → 37.9

+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 95819 in Sacramento, CA stood at $1,944 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,424, reflecting a 24.7% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $136,306 today, compared with $114,622 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 20,146 residents to roughly 19,737. College-educated residents now make up 71% of adults here, versus 66.3% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 95819 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $2,424/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,640/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($136,306/yr), ZIP 95819 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95819?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (about $47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,424/mo in ZIP 95819. The local median household income is $136,306/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95819?

Rent in ZIP 95819 has risen 8.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 95819?

Asking rents in ZIP 95819 are usually lowest in June, about 0.4% below their yearly trend, and highest in October, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $27 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 95819 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95819 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #644 of 898 at $2,424/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 95819 changed +8.3%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.