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ZIP 95822

Pop. 46,569·Sacramento County·769th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,147/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$182
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ZIP 95822 · $2,147
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,620
1 BR
$1,700
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,780
4 BR+
$3,210
Research median
$2,090/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
$25,764/yr
At $2,147/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.9% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95822 (Sacramento, CA) is majority owner-occupied, 29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,569
Median income
$86,801
Median age
38.1
Renters
36.8%
Age distribution
21.8%
22.8%
26%
12.6%
16.8%
Under 1821.8%
18–3422.8%
35–5426%
55–6412.6%
65+16.8%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
32%
12.6%
33.2%
17.6%
White32%
Black12.6%
Hispanic33.2%
Asian17.6%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
15.6%
27%
27.8%
29.7%
No HS diploma15.6%
HS diploma27%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+29.7%
Housing tenure
63.2%
36.8%
Owner63.2%
Renter36.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95822 in Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,323 → $86,801
up 28.9%
Population
46,375 → 46,569
up 0.4%
Renter share
40% → 36.8%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.2% → 29.7%
+3.5 pts

Household income in the area moved from $67,323 to $86,801 across the same window, up 28.9% versus 2021. About 36.8% of households rent today, against 40% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.2% to 29.7%.

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About renting in ZIP 95822

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95822 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $2,147/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,090/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($86,801/yr), ZIP 95822 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95822?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95822 (Sacramento, CA) is $2,147. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95822 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95822's median rent of $2,147/mo is $182 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95822 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95822 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #769 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,147/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95822?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,147/mo in ZIP 95822. The local median household income is $86,801/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95822?

Rent in ZIP 95822 has increased 6.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95822 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95822 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,147/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($86,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95822 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95822 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.8% of ZIP 95822 households are renters, while 63.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95822 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95822 compare to the rest of Sacramento?

ZIP 95822 is pricier than Sacramento as a whole. At $2,147/mo, it's $76 above the Sacramento citywide median of $2,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95822 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95822 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,147/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 95822's median household income ($86,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95822 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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