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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

95827

Sacramento

ZIP Code 95827 is a standard zip code serving Sacramento, Sacramento, California (CA), in Sacramento County, United States. It has an estimated population of 20,269 with a median household income of $51,981. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $51,981

Location

State / Province
California (CA)
County
Sacramento
City
Sacramento
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude
38.566200
Longitude
-121.328600

Geographic Details

Land Area
7.61 mi²
Water Area
0.25 mi²
Population Density
2663.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box
38.599925°N, 38.519113°S, -121.292451°E, -121.359211°W

With 20,269 residents spread across 7.61 square miles, this area has a population density of 2663.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

20,269

Population

80th percentile

$51,981

Median Income

55th percentile

$182,700

Median Home Value

70th percentile

7.61 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 95827 is $51,981, and the median home value is $182,700.

Housing

7,846

Total Units

7,311

Occupied Units

93.2%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is population density and why does it matter?
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What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?
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