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Gold River, CA
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California. ZIP codes: 95670.
Population
7,924
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,981
ZIP codes
1
Gold River and its ZIP codes
Gold River at a glance
- Gold River is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $175,120 a year, 77% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $724,400 and median rent is $2,448 a month.
Local data for Gold River, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gold River, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$175,120
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$724,400
Median rent
$2,448/mo
Homeownership
86.8%
Bachelor's or higher
65.6%
Median age
53.9
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,278), Irish Americans (927), Mexican Americans (357).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sacramento County. PPP loans are for Gold River.
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
How people get to work
Gold River, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.8%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home35.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gold River, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gold River, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.1%
U.S. 33.3% -9.2 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
7.0%
U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.7%
U.S. 11.1% -7.4 pts
ZIP codes in Gold River
1 in or overlapping Gold River. Population shown
Cities near Gold River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 10.9 |
| CarmichaelCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 15.3 |
| Rancho CordovaCity | 4.1 mi | 34.6 |
| OrangevaleCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 11.5 |
| Citrus HeightsCity | 5.3 mi | 14.2 |
| MatherCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 10 |
| FolsomCity | 6.3 mi | 27.9 |
| La RivieraCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Foothill FarmsCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Arden-ArcadeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 15.9 |
| North HighlandsCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 8.8 |
| RosemontCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.4 |
| McClellan ParkCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.1 |
| AntelopeCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Granite BayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 21.5 |
| RosevilleCity | 11 mi | 44.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gold River, CA in?
- Gold River is in Sacramento County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Gold River, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gold River include 95670.
- What is the population of Gold River, CA?
- About 7,924 people live in Gold River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gold River?
- Nearby places include Fair Oaks (1.8 mi), Carmichael (4.1 mi), Rancho Cordova (4.1 mi), Orangevale (4.2 mi), Citrus Heights (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023