95825 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95825, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95825 is a zip code in Sacramento County, California, which covers Sacramento, with a total population of 37,522 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 95825 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95825.

The estimated population of people living in 95825 is 37,522, with a median age of 31.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95825 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
37,522
+0.68%
+9.71%
2020
37,268
 -0.55% -
2019
37,473
+4.6%
-
2018
35,825
+4.75%
-
2017
34,201
 - -

Population of 95825 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95825 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
37.7%
49.8%
 -24.30%
Black/African American
13.8%
12.9%
 +6.98%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
27.1%
24.4%
 +11.07%
Asian
12.5%
8.3%
 +50.60%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
7.2%
3.9%
 +84.62%
Other
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95825 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 95825 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95825 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95825 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.9 -0.62% 31.9 +0.31% 31.9 -2.15%
2020 32.1 0% 31.8 0% 32.6 +0.31%
2019 32.1 +0.94% 31.8 +2.58% 32.5 -0.61%
2018 31.8 0% 31 -1.27% 32.7 +1.87%
2017 31.8 - 31.4 - 32.1 -

The median age of the 95825 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 95825 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,378 +36.96% 2,319 +3.74% 3,359 2,404
10 to 19 1,776 -2.18% 1,595 -0.13% 1,714 1,577
20 to 29 3,592 -5.5% 4,267 +10.71% 3,396 4,699
30 to 39 2,552 +31.97% 2,531 +21.63% 3,449 3,082
40 to 49 2,057 +9.18% 1,568 +4.31% 2,243 1,635
50 to 59 1,501 -10.03% 2,050 -30.02% 1,335 1,478
60 to 69 1,235 +33.63% 1,390 +38.4% 1,653 1,998
70+ 1,189 +4.28% 2,201 +3.33% 1,229 2,271

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95825 zip code is $50,560.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 95825.

  • Under 25
    $26,289.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,759.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,799.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,934.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95825 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 95825, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 95825 is currently $65,058.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.45% of households in 95825 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 95825 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.58%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.74%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.80%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.45%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95825 is $28,932.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95825 by the total population of 95825.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95825 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95825 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.83%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.21%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.38%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.17%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95825 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95825 zip over the age of 16 is 29,865.

Of those people, a total of 65.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 95825 is 59.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 95825 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,397 28.90% 40.10%
20 to 24 years 3,817 79.30% 5.60%
25 to 29 years 4,278 81.10% 7.10%
30 to 34 years 3,487 82.10% 9.10%
35 to 44 years 5,034 76.20% 8.80%
45 to 54 years 3,094 86.30% 12.20%
55 to 59 years 1,607 79.40% 6.10%
60 to 64 years 1,841 44.40% 3.90%
65 to 74 years 3,095 30.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 2,215 4.70% 10.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95825. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 14,650 60.50% 9.40%
Black or African American 4,078 75.80% 9.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 101 57.40% 0.00%
Asian 3,486 70.30% 8.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 262 81.70% 16.80%
Other 4,236 66.30% 6.90%
Two or more races 3,052 62.80% 3.40%
Hispanic or Latino 7,172 70.20% 5.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,608 58.40% 10.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95825 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 95825 is 17,785, with median earnings of $30,644.00.

Women in 95825 are earning approximately 74.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,785 $30,644.00
Male 8,770 $35,589.00
Female 9,015 $26,441.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95825 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,315 $41,353.00
Business and Financial 1,131 $57,889.00
Computer and Mathematical 708 $84,674.00
Architecture and Engineering 379 $62,917.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 165 $62,250.00
Community and Social Service 323 $57,750.00
Legal 296 $88,500.00
Educational and Library 761 $24,467.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 234 $29,457.00
Healthcare Practitioners 789 $83,307.00
Healthcare Support 1,062 $25,966.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 262 $12,188.00
Law Enforcement 62 $71,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,858 $18,665.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 695 $22,370.00
Personal Care and Service 347 $21,250.00
Sales 1,820 $21,557.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,105 $28,642.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 805 $43,174.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 466 $19,615.00
Production 505 $32,582.00
Transportation and Material Moving 923 $23,641.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95825 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 95825.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 597 $67,531.00 718 $38,538.00
Business and Financial 428 $58,856.00 703 $53,692.00
Computer and Mathematical 573 $102,977.00 135 $82,862.00
Architecture and Engineering 327 $63,053.00 52 $57,333.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 44 $43,438.00 121 $110,625.00
Community and Social Service 116 $45,667.00 207 $67,679.00
Legal 115 $88,250.00 181 $145,098.00
Educational and Library 276 $24,512.00 485 $24,449.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 109 $20,664.00 125 $37,202.00
Healthcare Practitioners 230 $84,810.00 559 $65,982.00
Healthcare Support 179 $32,361.00 883 $25,241.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 247 $7,474.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 41 $105,670.00 21 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 508 $26,094.00 1,350 $16,571.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 412 $27,417.00 283 $15,112.00
Personal Care and Service 44 $35,714.00 303 $20,821.00
Sales 862 $27,210.00 958 $15,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 670 $38,601.00 1,435 $25,821.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 780 $43,418.00 25 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 452 $18,269.00 14 $0.00
Production 334 $33,056.00 171 $27,027.00
Transportation and Material Moving 869 $23,879.00 54 $16,591.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 16,086 households in 95825, with an average household size of 2.29 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,331 families living in the 95825 zip code with an average family size of 3.2 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 95825:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,213 950 2,168 8,755
Average Household Size 3.3 3.8 3.6 1.33
Total Families 4,213 950 2,168 0
Average Household Size 3.26 3.41 3.01 0

Poverty

Of the 7,331 families living in 95825, 23.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95825:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 16,781 housing units in 95825.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,086 95.86%
Vacant 695 4.14%

72.18% of the total 16,781 housing units in 95825 are rental units. This is approximately 12,113 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,775 are occupied by the owner - or 22.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95825 is $1,278.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95825 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    198
  • Less than $500
    423
  • $500 to $999
    1,750
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    6,208
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,749
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    641
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    125
  • $3,000 or more
    217

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95825 is $331,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95825 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    64
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    21
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    211
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    505
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    787
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,724
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    450
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95825. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95825 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    129
  • 1940 to 1949
    485
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,668
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,329
  • 1970 to 1979
    5,895
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,855
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,270
  • 2000 to 2009
    582
  • 2010 to 2013
    559
  • 2014 or later
    9

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 95825 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,493
  • 1 vehicle available
    8,317
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,040
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,236

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95825 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95825 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95825.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    462
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,320
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,630
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,903
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,382
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,274
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,573
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    223
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    465
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    939
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    502
  • 90 or more minutes
    562

Summary

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