🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

95742

Rancho Cordova

ZIP Code 95742 is a standard zip code serving Rancho Cordova, Rancho Cordova, California (CA), in Sacramento County, United States. It has an estimated population of 7,749 with a median household income of $96,278. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Sacramento
City: Rancho Cordova
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 38.598100
Longitude: -121.215300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 49.77 mi²
Water Area: 0.04 mi²
Population Density: 156.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 38.642835°N, 38.501513°S, -121.142662°E, -121.273955°W

With 7,749 residents spread across 49.77 square miles, this area has a population density of 156.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

7,749

Population

65th percentile

$96,278

Median Income

95th percentile

$291,100

Median Home Value

85th percentile

49.77 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 95742 is $96,278, and the median home value is $291,100. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

2,635

Total Units

2,442

Occupied Units

92.7%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Rancho Cordova, CA.

95670

Rancho Cordova

95741

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