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ZIP 95831

Pop. 43,545·Sacramento County·741st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,242/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$277
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ZIP 95831 · $2,242
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,980
1 BR
$2,070
2 BR
$2,550
3 BR
$3,390
4 BR+
$3,910
Research median
$2,550/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
$26,904/yr
At $2,242/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95831 (Sacramento, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,545
Median income
$100,751
Median age
41.9
Renters
43.3%
Age distribution
19.7%
21.7%
23.9%
23.7%
Under 1819.7%
18–3421.7%
35–5423.9%
55–6411.1%
65+23.7%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
32.3%
14.4%
21.6%
28.8%
White32.3%
Black14.4%
Hispanic21.6%
Asian28.8%
Other3%
Education (25+)
31.9%
51.4%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma11.8%
Some college31.9%
Bachelor's+51.4%
Housing tenure
56.7%
43.3%
Owner56.7%
Renter43.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95831 in Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,717 → $2,242
up 30.6%
Income
$86,665 → $100,751
up 16.3%
Population
43,683 → 43,545
down 0.3%
Renter share
44.6% → 43.3%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
49.3% → 51.4%
+2.1 pts
Median age
42.6 → 41.9
-0.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 95831 in Sacramento, CA has shifted from $1,717 to $2,242, up 30.6% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $86,665 in 2021 to $100,751 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 49.3% to 51.4% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 95831 in Sacramento, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95831 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $2,242/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,550/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($100,751/yr), ZIP 95831 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95831?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95831 (Sacramento, CA) is $2,242. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95831 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95831's median rent of $2,242/mo is $277 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95831 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95831 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #741 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,242/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95831?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,242/mo in ZIP 95831. The local median household income is $100,751/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95831?

Rent in ZIP 95831 has increased 10.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95831 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95831 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,242/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($100,751/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95831 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95831 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.3% of ZIP 95831 households are renters, while 56.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95831 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95831 compare to the rest of Sacramento?

ZIP 95831 is pricier than Sacramento as a whole. At $2,242/mo, it's $171 above the Sacramento citywide median of $2,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95831 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95831 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,242/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 95831's median household income ($100,751/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95831 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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