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ZIP 95829

Pop. 31,865·Sacramento County·418th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,856/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
+$891
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ZIP 95829 · $2,856
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,110
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,720
3 BR
$3,620
4 BR+
$4,170
Research median
$2,720/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$34,272/yr
At $2,856/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.8% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95829 (Sacramento, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,865
Median income
$105,395
Median age
37.3
Renters
24.3%
Age distribution
25.4%
20.5%
27.1%
12.9%
14.1%
Under 1825.4%
18–3420.5%
35–5427.1%
55–6412.9%
65+14.1%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
25.7%
19.1%
41.8%
White25.7%
Black8.6%
Hispanic19.1%
Asian41.8%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
23.9%
32.2%
32.1%
No HS diploma11.8%
HS diploma23.9%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+32.1%
Housing tenure
75.7%
24.3%
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95829 in Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$102,342 → $105,395
up 3.0%
Population
30,594 → 31,865
up 4.2%
Renter share
25.1% → 24.3%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
30.1% → 32.1%
+2.0 pts
Median age
36.2 → 37.3
+1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $105,395 today, compared with $102,342 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 95829 in Sacramento, CA adding about 1,271 residents over the five-year window, up 4.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.1% to 32.1% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 95829

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95829 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $2,856/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,720/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($105,395/yr), ZIP 95829 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95829?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95829 (Sacramento, CA) is $2,856. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95829 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95829's median rent of $2,856/mo is $891 (45%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95829 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95829 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #418 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,856/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95829?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,856/mo in ZIP 95829. The local median household income is $105,395/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95829?

Rent in ZIP 95829 has increased 16.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95829 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95829 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,856/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($105,395/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95829 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95829 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.3% of ZIP 95829 households are renters, while 75.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95829 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95829 compare to the rest of Sacramento?

ZIP 95829 is pricier than Sacramento as a whole. At $2,856/mo, it's $785 above the Sacramento citywide median of $2,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95829 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95829 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,856/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 95829's median household income ($105,395/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95829 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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