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ZIP 95825

Pop. 36,156·Sacramento County·871st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,677/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$288
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ZIP 95825 · $1,677
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,206
1 BR
$1,268
2 BR
$1,557
3 BR
$2,074
4 BR+
$2,391
Research median
$1,557/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
$20,124/yr
At $1,677/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.4% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95825 (Sacramento, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 33.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,156
Median income
$64,602
Median age
31.9
Renters
75%
Age distribution
21.9%
33.8%
19.9%
15.3%
Under 1821.9%
18–3433.8%
35–5419.9%
55–649.1%
65+15.3%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
41.3%
25.1%
13.4%
White41.3%
Black11.2%
Hispanic25.1%
Asian13.4%
Other9%
Education (25+)
21.9%
32.6%
33.7%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma21.9%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+33.7%
Housing tenure
25%
75%
Owner25%
Renter75%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95825 in Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,422 → $1,677
up 17.9%
Income
$50,560 → $64,602
up 27.8%
Population
37,522 → 36,156
down 3.6%
Renter share
76.5% → 75%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
32.6% → 33.7%
+1.1 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 95825 in Sacramento, CA has increased from $1,422 to $1,677, a 17.9% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $50,560 to $64,602 across the same window, up 27.8% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 3.6% since 2021, moving from about 37,522 residents to roughly 36,156. Renters now make up 75% of households, compared with 76.5% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 95825 in Sacramento, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95825 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $1,677/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,268/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,557/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($64,602/yr), ZIP 95825 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95825?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95825 (Sacramento, CA) is $1,677. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95825 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95825's median rent of $1,677/mo is $288 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95825 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95825 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #871 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,677/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95825?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,677/mo in ZIP 95825. The local median household income is $64,602/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95825?

Rent in ZIP 95825 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 95825 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95825 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,677/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($64,602/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95825 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95825 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 75% of ZIP 95825 households are renters, while 25% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95825 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95825 compare to the rest of Sacramento?

ZIP 95825 is more affordable than Sacramento overall. At $1,677/mo, it's $394 below the Sacramento citywide median of $2,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95825 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95825 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,677/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 95825's median household income ($64,602/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95825 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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