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Carmichael, CA

Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California. ZIP codes: 95608, 95628, 95841.

Population

76,948

Land area

15.3sq mi

People per sq mi

5,018

ZIP codes

3

Carmichael and its ZIP codes

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Carmichael at a glance

  • Carmichael is about 20 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 118th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
  • The median household income is $85,914, 13% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $579,500 (21% below California) and median rent is $1,702 a month.

Local data for Carmichael, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Carmichael, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$85,914

Poverty rate

12.6%

Median home value

$579,500

Median rent

$1,702/mo

Homeownership

52.2%

Bachelor's or higher

36.7%

Median age

40.1

Average commute

27.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,903), Mexican Americans (8,285), Irish Americans (6,735).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sacramento County. PPP loans are for Carmichael.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$82,003

733,061 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$69,693

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$14.6B

FY 2026, $9,222 per person

PPP loans

$79.5M

1,632 loans, 9,282 jobs reported

Sacramento County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Carmichael, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.2%
  • Carpooled8.2%
  • Public transit1.3%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home20.7%

Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Carmichael, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

236

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

42,334

9.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 41°F

19.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Carmichael, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.3%

U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

11.5%

U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

ZIP codes in Carmichael

3 in or overlapping Carmichael. Population shown

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Cities near Carmichael

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Foothill FarmsCensus-designated place3.8 mi4.2
North HighlandsCensus-designated place3.9 mi8.8
Arden-ArcadeCensus-designated place4 mi15.9
Gold RiverCensus-designated place4.1 mi2.7
Citrus HeightsCity4.4 mi14.2
Fair OaksCensus-designated place4.5 mi10.9
McClellan ParkCensus-designated place4.6 mi4.1
La RivieraCensus-designated place4.6 mi1.9
AntelopeCensus-designated place6 mi6.8
OrangevaleCensus-designated place6.1 mi11.5
RosemontCensus-designated place6.2 mi4.4
MatherCensus-designated place6.4 mi10
Rancho CordovaCity7.1 mi34.6
Rio LindaCensus-designated place7.5 mi9.9
SacramentoCity8.5 mi98.6
ElvertaCensus-designated place8.7 mi8.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Carmichael, CA in?
Carmichael is in Sacramento County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Carmichael, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Carmichael include 95608, 95628, 95841.
What is the population of Carmichael, CA?
About 76,948 people live in Carmichael, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Carmichael?
Nearby places include Foothill Farms (3.8 mi), North Highlands (3.9 mi), Arden-Arcade (4 mi), Gold River (4.1 mi), Citrus Heights (4.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023