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ZIP 95842

Pop. 34,034·Sacramento County·843rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,873/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$92
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ZIP 95842 · $1,873
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,680
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,760
4 BR+
$3,180
Research median
$2,070/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
$22,476/yr
At $1,873/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.0% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95842 (Sacramento, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,034
Median income
$68,276
Median age
33.7
Renters
49.5%
Age distribution
27.7%
24.8%
24.6%
12.1%
Under 1827.7%
18–3424.8%
35–5424.6%
55–6410.8%
65+12.1%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
49.5%
23.8%
13.2%
White49.5%
Black9.7%
Hispanic23.8%
Asian13.2%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
13.2%
30.2%
38.8%
17.9%
No HS diploma13.2%
HS diploma30.2%
Some college38.8%
Bachelor's+17.9%
Housing tenure
50.5%
49.5%
Owner50.5%
Renter49.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95842 in Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,229 → $68,276
up 21.4%
Population
34,578 → 34,034
down 1.6%
Renter share
51.9% → 49.5%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
15.1% → 17.9%
+2.8 pts
Median age
33.2 → 33.7
+0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $56,229 to $68,276 across the same window, up 21.4% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 95842 in Sacramento, CA losing about 544 residents over the five-year window, down 1.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 51.9% to 49.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 15.1% to 17.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95842 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $1,873/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($68,276/yr), ZIP 95842 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95842?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95842 (Sacramento, CA) is $1,873. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95842 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95842's median rent of $1,873/mo is $92 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95842 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95842 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #843 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,873/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95842?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,873/mo in ZIP 95842. The local median household income is $68,276/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95842?

Rent in ZIP 95842 has decreased 5.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 95842 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95842 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,873/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($68,276/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95842 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95842 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.5% of ZIP 95842 households are renters, while 50.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95842 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95842 compare to the rest of Sacramento?

ZIP 95842 is more affordable than Sacramento overall. At $1,873/mo, it's $198 below the Sacramento citywide median of $2,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95842 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95842 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,873/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 95842's median household income ($68,276/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95842 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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