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North Highlands, CA
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California. ZIP codes: 95660, 95841.
Population
47,957
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
5,445
ZIP codes
2
North Highlands and its ZIP codes
North Highlands at a glance
- North Highlands is about 22 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 196th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $65,495 a year, 34% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $367,600 (50% below California) and median rent is $1,636 a month.
Local data for North Highlands, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
North Highlands, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,495
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$367,600
Median rent
$1,636/mo
Homeownership
51.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (12,459), German Americans (2,541), Irish Americans (2,225).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sacramento County. PPP loans are for North Highlands.
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
$111M
1,642 loans, 12,342 jobs reported
How people get to work
North Highlands, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
North Highlands, 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 North Highlands, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
ZIP codes in North Highlands
2 in or overlapping North Highlands. Population shown
Cities near North Highlands
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan ParkCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Foothill FarmsCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 4.2 |
| AntelopeCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Rio LindaCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 9.9 |
| CarmichaelCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 15.3 |
| Arden-ArcadeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 15.9 |
| Citrus HeightsCity | 4.7 mi | 14.2 |
| ElvertaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 8.8 |
| La RivieraCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 10.9 |
| RosevilleCity | 7.6 mi | 44.1 |
| Gold RiverCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.7 |
| OrangevaleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 11.5 |
| SacramentoCity | 8.6 mi | 98.6 |
| RosemontCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 4.4 |
| MatherCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is North Highlands, CA in?
- North Highlands is in Sacramento County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in North Highlands, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping North Highlands include 95660, 95841.
- What is the population of North Highlands, CA?
- About 47,957 people live in North Highlands, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near North Highlands?
- Nearby places include McClellan Park (1.3 mi), Foothill Farms (2 mi), Antelope (3.2 mi), Rio Linda (3.7 mi), Carmichael (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023