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ZIP 95835

Pop. 42,004·Sacramento County·518th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,688/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$723
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ZIP 95835 · $2,688
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,200
1 BR
$2,310
2 BR
$2,840
3 BR
$3,780
4 BR+
$4,360
Research median
$2,840/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
$32,256/yr
At $2,688/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95835 (Sacramento, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,004
Median income
$114,468
Median age
38.2
Renters
30.1%
Age distribution
24.5%
20.2%
31.3%
14.3%
Under 1824.5%
18–3420.2%
35–5431.3%
55–649.7%
65+14.3%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
31.5%
14.9%
18.2%
30%
White31.5%
Black14.9%
Hispanic18.2%
Asian30%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
19.7%
24.2%
50.1%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma19.7%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+50.1%
Housing tenure
69.9%
30.1%
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95835 in Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,145 → $2,688
up 25.3%
Income
$106,843 → $114,468
up 7.1%
Population
41,051 → 42,004
up 2.3%
Renter share
34.7% → 30.1%
-4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
48.8% → 50.1%
+1.3 pts

Rent in ZIP 95835 in Sacramento, CA has increased 25.3% since 2021, going from about $2,145 per month to roughly $2,688 today. Household income in the area moved from $106,843 to $114,468 across the same window, up 7.1% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 41,051 to 42,004 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 30.1% of households rent today, against 34.7% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 95835 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 95835 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $2,688/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,840/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($114,468/yr), ZIP 95835 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95835?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95835 (Sacramento, CA) is $2,688. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95835 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95835's median rent of $2,688/mo is $723 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95835 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95835 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #518 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,688/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95835?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,688/mo in ZIP 95835. The local median household income is $114,468/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95835?

Rent in ZIP 95835 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95835 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95835 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,688/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($114,468/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95835 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95835 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.1% of ZIP 95835 households are renters, while 69.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95835 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95835 compare to the rest of Sacramento?

ZIP 95835 is pricier than Sacramento as a whole. At $2,688/mo, it's $617 above the Sacramento citywide median of $2,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95835 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95835 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,688/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 95835's median household income ($114,468/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95835 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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