ZIP Code 95816 in Sacramento, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Sacramento, California
County:Sacramento County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:15:22 PM
Population:18,606 [See All]
Area Codes:916 / 279 / 530
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.5759, -121.4644
Land Area:2.729 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 95816 has 18,606 residents and 10,342 households (average 1.74 persons per household). The median age is 35.6 years, slightly younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.9%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:18,606Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:19,079Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:18,588Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:6,817.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$90,521Source: Census ACS
Households:10,342Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$789,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.74Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.37Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--16,19516,13316,62416,84517,20317,17817,14317,21717,19916,91318,03318,33419,079
Decennial Census15,579------------------18,606------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 35.6

Male Median Age: 36.1

Female Median Age: 35.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3162782391854401,3501,4001,04665752148542744641634918594103
Female2912422432516311,7061,4161,069575456409438471468406208146243
Total6075204824361,0713,0562,8162,1151,232977894865917884755393240346
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12,45063.85%
Black:7143.66%
Hispanic:*3,53318.12%
Asian:1,3236.78%
American Indian:1850.95%
Hawaiian:340.17%
Other:1,2616.47%
Total:19,500100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:8,93748.03%36.1 years
Females:9,66951.97%35.2 years
Total:18,606100%35.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:17,42191.31%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3721.95%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:7403.88%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:5466.74%
Total Population:19,079100%
Total Native Population:17,79393.26%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,2866.74%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $90,521, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $42,365 (88.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,251. Family households earn a median of $167,008 versus $72,906 for nonfamily households (a difference of $94,102). By gender, male median income is $81,547 and female is $74,613, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,934 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 77.1%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (66.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$48,156$48,706$49,953$53,002$54,568$54,777$61,618$65,292$72,270$70,448$77,839$83,933$90,521
Median Family Income$74,406$70,435$76,270$83,723$97,500$109,741$114,688$128,727$130,855$130,865$136,532$149,296$167,008
Median NonFamily Income$40,942$40,888$41,441$46,395$45,917$47,243$52,151$54,119$57,020$57,357$64,222$69,405$72,906
Median Male Income$51,954$51,500$53,639$56,810$58,787$60,341$61,635$63,507$64,134$68,451$73,054$79,682$81,547
Median Female Income$46,579$46,125$47,330$46,776$47,195$50,645$53,623$59,024$62,141$59,299$62,782$70,460$74,613
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:13,25674.61%
Unemployed:4072.29%
Not In Labor Force:4,10323.09%
Total:17,766100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:8,74966.00%
Service:1,33110.04%
Sales and Office:2,12416.02%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4073.07%
Production, transportation, and material moving:6454.87%
Total Civilian Employed Population:13,256100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $789,700, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $338,600 (75.06%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $215,000. The median gross rent is $1,647, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $785 (91.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $502. Of occupied housing, owners make up 29.90% (70.19% with a mortgage, 29.81% free-and-clear) and renters 70.10% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.05%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$451,100$425,300$427,800$438,500$458,100$477,500$504,400$547,300$574,700$606,800$631,100$743,500$789,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1862.39%
$500 to $999:7129.16%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,15627.74%
$1,500 to $1,999:2,70234.77%
$2,000 to $2,499:1,06213.67%
$2,500 to $2,999:4365.61%
$3,000 or more:4425.69%
No Rent:750.97%
Total:7,771100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$862$880$881$897$918$942$991$1,067$1,145$1,191$1,351$1,521$1,647
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,32620.98%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):9888.91%
Renter Occupied:7,77170.10%
Total Occupied Housing Units:11,085100%

Occupied Housing Units:11,08595.95%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4684.05%
Total Housing Units:11,553100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,26936.95%
Multi-Family Units:7,26962.92%
Other Units:150.13%
Total Housing Units:11,553100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 65.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 98.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 82.60%, which is notably higher than the state rate (64.00%). Public coverage is 23.80%, which is generally lower than the state rate (38.90%). The share of people in poverty is 2.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (56.67%). College enrollment is 56.67%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1621.02%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1450.91%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,3008.17%
Some college, no degree:2,84517.88%
Associate's degree:1,0806.79%
Bachelor's degree:5,71535.92%
Graduate or professional degree:4,66229.30%
Total:15,909100%
High school or higher:15,60298.07%
Bachelor's degree or higher:10,37765.23%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:15,53974.69%
Public Insurance:4,47021.49%
No Insurance:7963.83%
Total:20,805100%
Has Health Insurance:20,00996.17%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty4.7%6.0%6.3%7.3%6.5%8.2%6.3%5.3%4.0%3.7%1.1%1.6%2.4%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1364.49%
Kindergarten:953.14%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):54518.00%
High school (grades 9-12):53617.70%
College or graduate school:1,71656.67%
Total:3,028100%
Early Childhood:2317.63%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,17638.84%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 95816 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,302 business establishments, employing about 16,329 people with an annual payroll of $1,295,230,000. USPS data shows 10,683 residential mailboxes and 1,161 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:10,683Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,161Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:14,893Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,798Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:4,992Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,302Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$295,802,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,295,230,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:16,329Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 95816 is located in Sacramento County, California, within the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40900) and California's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,406,563 people, about 0.77% of whom live in ZIP Code 95816. It covers 2.729 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.071 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:40900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,406,563Source: Census
MSA:Sacramento-Yolo, CA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:2.729 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.071 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:548.65 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Sacramento, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0664000Source: Census
Place Name:Sacramento city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


95817 | | 95815

Schools in ZIP Code 95816


ZIP Code 95816 is in the Sacramento City Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

David Lubin Elementary 3535 M St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
District: Sacramento City Unified School District
Sutter Middle 3150 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
District: Sacramento City Unified School District
Courtyard Private School 205 24th St
Sacramento, CA 95816
District: Private School
Sacred Heart Elementary School 856 39th St
Sacramento, CA 95816
District: Private School
St Francis Of Assisi Elementary School 2500 K St
Sacramento, CA 95816
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 95816


California State University-Sacramento 6000 J St
Sacramento, CA 95819-2694
Type: Post Secondary
Los Rios Community College District Office 1919 Spanos Ct
Sacramento, CA 95825-3981
Type: Post Secondary
Asher College 1215 Howe Ave Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95825
Type: Post Secondary
Sacramento City College 3835 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822-1386
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Sacramento 2100 Arden Way Ste 265
Sacramento, CA 95825
Type: Post Secondary
Alliant International University-Sacramento 2030 West El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95833
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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