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ZIP 95819

Pop. 19,737·Sacramento County·636th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,474/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$509
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ZIP 95819 · $2,474
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,688/yr
At $2,474/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
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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
$2,149 → $2,474
up 15.1%
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 $2,149 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,474, reflecting a 15.1% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $136,306 today, compared with $114,622 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95819 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $2,474/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,640/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($136,306/yr), ZIP 95819 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95819?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95819 (Sacramento, CA) is $2,474. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95819 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95819's median rent of $2,474/mo is $509 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95819 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95819 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #636 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,474/mo.

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 $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,474/mo in ZIP 95819. The local median household income is $136,306/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95819?

Rent in ZIP 95819 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95819 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95819 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,474/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($136,306/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95819 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95819 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.1% of ZIP 95819 households are renters, while 70.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95819 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95819 compare to the rest of Sacramento?

ZIP 95819 is pricier than Sacramento as a whole. At $2,474/mo, it's $403 above the Sacramento citywide median of $2,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95819 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95819 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,474/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 95819's median household income ($136,306/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95819 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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