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Fair Oaks, CA
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California. ZIP codes: 95628.
Population
32,799
Land area
10.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,016
ZIP codes
1
Fair Oaks and its ZIP codes
Fair Oaks at a glance
- Fair Oaks is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 247th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $116,975, 18% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $683,000 (7% below California) and median rent is $1,910 a month.
Local data for Fair Oaks, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fair Oaks, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$116,975
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$683,000
Median rent
$1,910/mo
Homeownership
71.2%
Bachelor's or higher
48.7%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,973), Irish Americans (4,137), Mexican Americans (3,516).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sacramento County. PPP loans are for Fair Oaks.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 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
$50.4M
1,185 loans, 7,035 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fair Oaks, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.9%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home23.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fair Oaks, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fair Oaks, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.7%
U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Fair Oaks
1 in or overlapping Fair Oaks. Population shown
Cities near Fair Oaks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold RiverCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.7 |
| OrangevaleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 11.5 |
| Citrus HeightsCity | 4.1 mi | 14.2 |
| CarmichaelCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 15.3 |
| FolsomCity | 5.5 mi | 27.9 |
| Rancho CordovaCity | 5.7 mi | 34.6 |
| Foothill FarmsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 4.2 |
| North HighlandsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 8.8 |
| MatherCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 10 |
| AntelopeCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 6.8 |
| La RivieraCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| Granite BayCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 21.5 |
| Arden-ArcadeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 15.9 |
| McClellan ParkCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 4.1 |
| RosevilleCity | 9 mi | 44.1 |
| RosemontCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fair Oaks, CA in?
- Fair Oaks is in Sacramento County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Fair Oaks, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fair Oaks include 95628.
- What is the population of Fair Oaks, CA?
- About 32,799 people live in Fair Oaks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fair Oaks?
- Nearby places include Gold River (1.8 mi), Orangevale (2.4 mi), Citrus Heights (4.1 mi), Carmichael (4.5 mi), Folsom (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023