95843 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95843, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95843 is a zip code in Sacramento County, California, which covers Sacramento, with a total population of 48,191 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 95843 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95843.

The estimated population of people living in 95843 is 48,191, with a median age of 35.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95843 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
48,191
+0.55%
+2.34%
2020
47,928
+0.22%
-
2019
47,823
+2.38%
-
2018
46,709
 -0.8% -
2017
47,088
 - -

Population of 95843 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95843 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
56.7%
57.4%
 -1.22%
Black/African American
8.6%
7.7%
 +11.69%
Native
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
16.6%
15.7%
 +5.73%
Asian
12.2%
10.9%
 +11.93%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
2.6%
 -88.46%
Two Or More Races
5%
5.5%
 -9.09%
Other
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95843 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 95843 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95843 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95843 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.5 +3.5% 33.6 +4.02% 36.9 +0.82%
2020 34.3 +4.26% 32.3 +1.57% 36.6 +7.65%
2019 32.9 -2.08% 31.8 +0.32% 34 -5.56%
2018 33.6 0% 31.7 -1.55% 36 +3.45%
2017 33.6 - 32.2 - 34.8 -

The median age of the 95843 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 95843 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 3,382 +3.93% 3,388 0.82% 3,493 3,311
10 to 19 4,229 -6.16% 3,837 -10.51% 3,968 3,368
20 to 29 3,148 +4.77% 3,589 0.63% 3,284 3,563
30 to 39 2,667 +12.89% 3,355 -5.67% 2,968 3,135
40 to 49 3,175 -15.23% 3,591 -8.74% 2,695 3,281
50 to 59 3,110 +18.87% 3,290 +12.38% 3,727 3,695
60 to 69 1,815 +25.24% 1,858 +37.1% 2,314 2,600
70+ 1,028 +19.2% 1,626 -2.5% 1,214 1,575

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95843 zip code is $85,787.00.

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 95843.

  • Under 25
    $56,781.00
  • 25 to 44
    $90,041.00
  • 45 to 64
    $94,006.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,461.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95843 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 95843, 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 95843 is currently $97,891.00.

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.

7.04% of households in 95843 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 95843 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.70%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.93%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.51%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.04%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95843 is $31,353.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95843 by the total population of 95843.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95843 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95843 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
    8.21%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.85%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.65%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.34%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.95%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95843 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95843 zip over the age of 16 is 36,718.

Of those people, a total of 64.10% 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 95843 is 60.70%.

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 95843 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,667 34.00% 6.40%
20 to 24 years 3,003 74.30% 2.20%
25 to 29 years 3,844 83.50% 15.40%
30 to 34 years 2,869 77.70% 2.90%
35 to 44 years 6,726 77.10% 5.20%
45 to 54 years 6,067 77.40% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 3,839 71.50% 0.30%
60 to 64 years 2,874 57.50% 8.60%
65 to 74 years 3,261 20.20% 4.10%
75 years and over 1,568 1.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95843. 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 24,285 63.80% 5.40%
Black or African American 3,183 54.90% 2.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 204 46.60% 0.00%
Asian 4,903 67.50% 4.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 153 67.30% 0.00%
Other 897 81.60% 9.40%
Two or more races 3,093 66.10% 6.10%
Hispanic or Latino 5,855 65.70% 3.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 20,718 63.30% 5.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95843 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 95843 is 22,271, with median earnings of $44,655.00.

Women in 95843 are earning approximately 69.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 22,271 $44,655.00
Male 11,552 $52,596.00
Female 10,719 $36,572.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95843 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 2,093 $74,783.00
Business and Financial 1,080 $61,129.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,144 $77,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 480 $86,538.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 171 $55,563.00
Community and Social Service 365 $48,179.00
Legal 61 $59,688.00
Educational and Library 1,140 $42,613.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 308 $28,917.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,063 $67,909.00
Healthcare Support 928 $39,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 113 $32,824.00
Law Enforcement 161 $75,208.00
Food Preparation and Serving 878 $20,585.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 911 $30,764.00
Personal Care and Service 879 $25,653.00
Sales 2,061 $26,812.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,555 $39,287.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 58 $13,529.00
Construction and Extraction 982 $45,962.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 811 $47,479.00
Production 796 $43,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,593 $52,254.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95843 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 95843.

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 1,204 $77,467.00 889 $72,970.00
Business and Financial 456 $63,841.00 624 $56,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 789 $79,555.00 355 $69,712.00
Architecture and Engineering 432 $77,500.00 48 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 100 $105,083.00 71 $40,438.00
Community and Social Service 92 $48,424.00 273 $42,179.00
Legal 12 $0.00 49 $69,375.00
Educational and Library 267 $43,972.00 873 $40,925.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 120 $38,095.00 188 $9,569.00
Healthcare Practitioners 147 $101,688.00 916 $66,993.00
Healthcare Support 176 $44,557.00 752 $31,600.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 85 $34,120.00 28 $0.00
Law Enforcement 119 $88,135.00 42 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 359 $22,292.00 519 $20,498.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 650 $32,216.00 261 $4,565.00
Personal Care and Service 97 $54,489.00 782 $22,430.00
Sales 1,089 $33,181.00 972 $23,276.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,143 $50,165.00 2,412 $36,905.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 58 $13,529.00
Construction and Extraction 982 $45,962.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 767 $48,534.00 44 $0.00
Production 589 $55,524.00 207 $28,217.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,429 $53,052.00 164 $11,944.00

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 15,020 households in 95843, with an average household size of 3.2 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 11,917 families living in the 95843 zip code with an average family size of 3.55 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 95843:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,641 832 2,444 3,103
Average Household Size 3.66 3.9 3.69 1.37
Total Families 8,641 832 2,444 0
Average Household Size 3.63 3.56 3.26 0

Poverty

Of the 11,917 families living in 95843, 8.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95843:

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 15,229 housing units in 95843.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,020 98.63%
Vacant 209 1.37%

31.18% of the total 15,229 housing units in 95843 are rental units. This is approximately 4,749 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,212 are occupied by the owner - or 67.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95843 is $1,779.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95843 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
    59
  • Less than $500
    116
  • $500 to $999
    172
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,112
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,749
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,258
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    311
  • $3,000 or more
    31

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95843 is $361,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95843 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    112
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    10
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    125
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    240
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,960
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    6,948
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    791
  • $1,000,000 or more
    26

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95843. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95843 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    82
  • 1940 to 1949
    165
  • 1950 to 1959
    504
  • 1960 to 1969
    345
  • 1970 to 1979
    994
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,762
  • 1990 to 1999
    6,761
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,522
  • 2010 to 2013
    88
  • 2014 or later
    6

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 95843 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    324
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,042
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,211
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,443

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95843 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95843 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95843.

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
    601
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    428
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,463
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,373
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,591
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,885
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,565
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    866
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,034
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,160
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    735
  • 90 or more minutes
    467

Summary

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