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ZIP 95834

Pop. 36,245·Sacramento County·633rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,476/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
+$511
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ZIP 95834 · $2,476
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,790
1 BR
$1,880
2 BR
$2,310
3 BR
$3,070
4 BR+
$3,540
Research median
$2,310/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
$29,712/yr
At $2,476/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95834 (Sacramento, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 41% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,245
Median income
$101,260
Median age
35.3
Renters
47.6%
Age distribution
23.6%
25.8%
27.8%
12.1%
Under 1823.6%
18–3425.8%
35–5427.8%
55–6410.7%
65+12.1%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
27%
17.9%
24.9%
30.3%
White27%
Black17.9%
Hispanic24.9%
Asian30.3%
Education (25+)
20.2%
28.6%
41%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma20.2%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+41%
Housing tenure
52.4%
47.6%
Owner52.4%
Renter47.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95834 in Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,919 → $2,476
up 29.0%
Income
$84,073 → $101,260
up 20.4%
Population
33,102 → 36,245
up 9.5%
Renter share
48.9% → 47.6%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
37.2% → 41%
+3.8 pts
Median age
33.2 → 35.3
+2.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 95834 in Sacramento, CA has climbed from $1,919 to $2,476, a 29.0% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $101,260 today, compared with $84,073 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 9.5% since 2021, moving from about 33,102 residents to roughly 36,245. College-educated residents now make up 41% of adults here, versus 37.2% in 2021. 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95834 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $2,476/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($101,260/yr), ZIP 95834 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95834?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95834 (Sacramento, CA) is $2,476. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95834 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95834's median rent of $2,476/mo is $511 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95834 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95834 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #633 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,476/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95834?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,476/mo in ZIP 95834. The local median household income is $101,260/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95834?

Rent in ZIP 95834 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95834 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95834 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,476/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($101,260/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95834 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95834 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.6% of ZIP 95834 households are renters, while 52.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95834 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95834 compare to the rest of Sacramento?

ZIP 95834 is pricier than Sacramento as a whole. At $2,476/mo, it's $405 above the Sacramento citywide median of $2,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95834 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95834 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,476/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 95834's median household income ($101,260/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95834 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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