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ZIP 95821

Pop. 38,064·Sacramento County·881st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,599/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$366
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 95821 · $1,599
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,990
3 BR
$2,650
4 BR+
$3,050
Research median
$1,990/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
$19,188/yr
At $1,599/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95821 (Sacramento, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,064
Median income
$64,963
Median age
38.2
Renters
51.5%
Age distribution
22.4%
23.1%
26%
17%
Under 1822.4%
18–3423.1%
35–5426%
55–6411.5%
65+17%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
51.9%
20.6%
White51.9%
Black7.8%
Hispanic20.6%
Asian11.3%
Other8.3%
Education (25+)
22.6%
34.8%
31.5%
No HS diploma11.1%
HS diploma22.6%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+31.5%
Housing tenure
48.5%
51.5%
Owner48.5%
Renter51.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95821 in Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,327 → $1,599
up 20.5%
Income
$51,188 → $64,963
up 26.9%
Population
37,473 → 38,064
up 1.6%
Renter share
51.9% → 51.5%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28.8% → 31.5%
+2.7 pts
Median age
38.7 → 38.2
-0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 95821 in Sacramento, CA has climbed by $272 per month, settling near $1,599 after starting the period at $1,327. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $51,188 in 2021 to $64,963 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 6.4 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 37,473 to 38,064 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 28.8% to 31.5%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 95821 in Sacramento, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95821 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $1,599/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($64,963/yr), ZIP 95821 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95821?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95821 (Sacramento, CA) is $1,599. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95821 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95821's median rent of $1,599/mo is $366 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95821 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95821 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #881 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,599/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95821?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,599/mo in ZIP 95821. The local median household income is $64,963/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95821?

Rent in ZIP 95821 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95821 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95821 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,599/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($64,963/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95821 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95821 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.5% of ZIP 95821 households are renters, while 48.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95821 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95821 compare to the rest of Sacramento?

ZIP 95821 is more affordable than Sacramento overall. At $1,599/mo, it's $472 below the Sacramento citywide median of $2,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95821 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95821 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,599/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 95821's median household income ($64,963/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95821 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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