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Davis, CA
City in Yolo County, California. ZIP codes: 95616, 95618.
Population
66,978
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
6,717
ZIP codes
2
Davis and its ZIP codes
Davis at a glance
- Davis is about 27 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 139th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $90,045, 9% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $866,100 (18% above California) and median rent is $2,187 a month.
Local data for Davis, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Davis, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,045
Poverty rate
26.5%
Median home value
$866,100
Median rent
$2,187/mo
Homeownership
43.5%
Bachelor's or higher
76.8%
Median age
26.4
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,893), Mexican Americans (6,625), Irish Americans (6,467).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yolo County. PPP loans are for Davis.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,708
109,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,044
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $5,524 per person
How people get to work
Davis, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone49.7%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit5.9%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle11.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home23.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Davis, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
73
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
2,606
5.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
19.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Davis, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.2%
U.S. 33.3% -10.1 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Davis
2 in or overlapping Davis. Population shown
Cities near Davis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-DavisCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.7 |
| El MaceroCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.6 |
| DixonCity | 8.3 mi | 7.1 |
| WoodlandCity | 8.3 mi | 15.3 |
| Monument HillsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4 |
| West SacramentoCity | 11 mi | 21.5 |
| WintersCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| YoloCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| ClarksburgCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| HartleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.5 |
| MadisonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| FreeportCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| AllendaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| Fruitridge PocketCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| SacramentoCity | 16 mi | 98.6 |
| Lemon HillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Davis, CA in?
- Davis is in Yolo County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Davis, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Davis include 95616, 95618.
- What is the population of Davis, CA?
- About 66,978 people live in Davis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Davis?
- Nearby places include University of California-Davis (1.5 mi), El Macero (3.2 mi), Dixon (8.3 mi), Woodland (8.3 mi), Monument Hills (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023