ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 95827

Part of Rancho Cordova, CA

Pop. 21,742·Sacramento County·808th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$1,978/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

+$46

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ZIP 95827 · $1,978

More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,770

1 BR

$1,860

2 BR

$2,290

3 BR

$3,050

4 BR+

$3,510

Research median

$2,290/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 95827 changed +1.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($85,841) is $2,146 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,860); a 2-bedroom is $2,290.

Rank in Rancho Cordova

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Rancho Cordova.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 95825, 5 miles away, rents for 16% less ($1,661/mo), about $3,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 95827. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,736/yr

At $1,978/mo median

Location

CityRancho Cordova

StateCA

CountySacramento County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95827 (Rancho Cordova, CA) is majority owner-occupied, 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,742

Median income

$85,841

Median age

36.3

Renters

36.7%

Age distribution

23.3%

24.8%

28.4%

12.5%

Under 1823.3%

18–3424.8%

35–5428.4%

55–6410.9%

65+12.5%

Gender

49%

51%

Male49%

Female51%

Race & ethnicity

51%

12.1%

25.8%

White51%

Black12.1%

Hispanic25.8%

Asian8.1%

Other3%

Education (25+)

25%

39.4%

26.2%

No HS diploma9.3%

HS diploma25%

Some college39.4%

Bachelor's+26.2%

Housing tenure

63.3%

36.7%

Owner63.3%

Renter36.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95827 in Rancho Cordova, CA has changed in 5 years

Income

$70,485 → $85,841

up 21.8%

Population

21,241 → 21,742

up 2.4%

Renter share

39.1% → 36.7%

-2.4 pts

Bachelor's+

23.9% → 26.2%

+2.3 pts

Median age

34.7 → 36.3

+1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $70,485 to $85,841 across the same window, up 21.8% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 95827 in Rancho Cordova, CA adding about 501 residents over the five-year window, up 2.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 39.1% to 36.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 23.9% to 26.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 95827 covers Rancho Cordova, CA. The median rent here is $1,978/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,290/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($85,841/yr), ZIP 95827 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95827?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,978/mo in ZIP 95827. The local median household income is $85,841/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95827?

Rent in ZIP 95827 has risen 1.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 95827 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95827 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #808 of 898 at $1,978/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 95827 changed +1.9%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.