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ZIP 95838

Pop. 40,677·Sacramento County·768th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,148/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
+6.7%
vs US Median
+$183
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ZIP 95838 · $2,148
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,610
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,770
4 BR+
$3,190
Research median
$2,080/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
$25,776/yr
At $2,148/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, +6.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95838 (Sacramento, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,677
Median income
$68,349
Median age
32.9
Renters
43.8%
Age distribution
27.8%
25.3%
27.3%
Under 1827.8%
18–3425.3%
35–5427.3%
55–649.9%
65+9.7%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
24.5%
13.8%
38.2%
19.1%
White24.5%
Black13.8%
Hispanic38.2%
Asian19.1%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
19.5%
30.3%
36%
14.2%
No HS diploma19.5%
HS diploma30.3%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+14.2%
Housing tenure
56.2%
43.8%
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95838 in Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,425 → $68,349
up 27.9%
Population
41,438 → 40,677
down 1.8%
Renter share
45.1% → 43.8%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
14.2% → 14.2%
+0.0 pts
Median age
32.3 → 32.9
+0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $53,425 to $68,349 across the same window, up 27.9% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 95838 in Sacramento, CA losing about 761 residents over the five-year window, down 1.8% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95838 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $2,148/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($68,349/yr), ZIP 95838 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95838?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95838 (Sacramento, CA) is $2,148. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95838 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95838's median rent of $2,148/mo is $183 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95838 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95838 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #768 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,148/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95838?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,148/mo in ZIP 95838. The local median household income is $68,349/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95838?

Rent in ZIP 95838 has increased 1.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95838 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95838 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,148/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($68,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95838 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95838 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.8% of ZIP 95838 households are renters, while 56.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95838 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95838 compare to the rest of Sacramento?

ZIP 95838 is pricier than Sacramento as a whole. At $2,148/mo, it's $77 above the Sacramento citywide median of $2,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95838 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95838 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,148/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 95838's median household income ($68,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95838 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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