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ZIP 95823

Pop. 83,607·Sacramento County·780th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,081/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.8%
Month-over-Month
-7.0%
vs US Median
+$119
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ZIP 95823 · $2,081
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/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: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$24,972/yr
At $2,081/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.8% YoY, -7.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95823 (Sacramento, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
83,607
Median income
$66,895
Median age
33.3
Renters
52.4%
Age distribution
27.9%
24.6%
24.7%
12.6%
Under 1827.9%
18–3424.6%
35–5424.7%
55–6410.3%
65+12.6%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
14.2%
16.9%
35%
26.8%
White14.2%
Black16.9%
Hispanic35%
Asian26.8%
Other7.1%
Education (25+)
24.5%
29.2%
29.6%
16.7%
No HS diploma24.5%
HS diploma29.2%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+16.7%
Housing tenure
47.6%
52.4%
Owner47.6%
Renter52.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95823 in Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,758 → $2,081
up 18.4%
Income
$53,238 → $66,895
up 25.7%
Population
83,021 → 83,607
up 0.7%
Renter share
52.5% → 52.4%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
15.3% → 16.7%
+1.4 pts
Median age
31.5 → 33.3
+1.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 95823 in Sacramento, CA has climbed from $1,758 to $2,081, a 18.4% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $66,895 today, compared with $53,238 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. 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: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 95823 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $2,081/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($66,895/yr), ZIP 95823 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95823?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95823 (Sacramento, CA) is $2,081. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95823 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95823's median rent of $2,081/mo is $119 (6%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 95823 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95823 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #780 out of 897 ZIPs at $2,081/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95823?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,081/mo in ZIP 95823. The local median household income is $66,895/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95823?

Rent in ZIP 95823 has decreased 6.8% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 95823 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95823 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,081/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($66,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95823 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95823 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.4% of ZIP 95823 households are renters, while 47.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95823 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95823 compare to the rest of Sacramento?

ZIP 95823 is pricier than Sacramento as a whole. At $2,081/mo, it's $17 above the Sacramento citywide median of $2,064/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95823 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95823 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,081/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 95823's median household income ($66,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95823 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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