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ZIP 95820

Pop. 35,410·Sacramento County·753rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,206/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$241
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ZIP 95820 · $2,206
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,530
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,980
3 BR
$2,640
4 BR+
$3,040
Research median
$1,980/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
$26,472/yr
At $2,206/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95820 (Sacramento, CA) is majority owner-occupied, 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,410
Median income
$78,436
Median age
37.2
Renters
41.2%
Age distribution
18.6%
27.9%
27.7%
14.2%
Under 1818.6%
18–3427.9%
35–5427.7%
55–6411.5%
65+14.2%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
35.2%
40.2%
White35.2%
Black11.1%
Hispanic40.2%
Asian11.8%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
19.8%
18.7%
31.1%
30.5%
No HS diploma19.8%
HS diploma18.7%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+30.5%
Housing tenure
58.8%
41.2%
Owner58.8%
Renter41.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95820 in Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,686 → $2,206
up 30.8%
Income
$59,933 → $78,436
up 30.9%
Population
36,224 → 35,410
down 2.2%
Renter share
45.7% → 41.2%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
25.5% → 30.5%
+5.0 pts
Median age
36.7 → 37.2
+0.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 95820 in Sacramento, CA stood at $1,686 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,206, reflecting a 30.8% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 95820 in Sacramento, CA now reports about $78,436, up from $59,933 in 2021. The population has contracted by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 36,224 residents to roughly 35,410. Renters now make up 41.2% of households, compared with 45.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 30.5% of adults here, versus 25.5% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 95820 in Sacramento, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95820 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $2,206/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($78,436/yr), ZIP 95820 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95820?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95820 (Sacramento, CA) is $2,206. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95820 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95820's median rent of $2,206/mo is $241 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95820 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95820 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #753 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,206/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95820?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,206/mo in ZIP 95820. The local median household income is $78,436/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95820?

Rent in ZIP 95820 has increased 5.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95820 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95820 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,206/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($78,436/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95820 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95820 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.2% of ZIP 95820 households are renters, while 58.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95820 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95820 compare to the rest of Sacramento?

ZIP 95820 is pricier than Sacramento as a whole. At $2,206/mo, it's $135 above the Sacramento citywide median of $2,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95820 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95820 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,206/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 95820's median household income ($78,436/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95820 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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