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Sheridan, CA

Census-designated place in Placer County, California. ZIP codes: 95648, 95681.

Population

1,183

Land area

25.5sq mi

People per sq mi

46

ZIP codes

2

Sheridan and its ZIP codes

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Sheridan at a glance

  • Sheridan is 82% less dense than California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $95,652 a year, 4% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $465,300 (37% below California) and median rent is $1,835 a month.

Local data for Sheridan, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sheridan, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$95,652

Poverty rate

12.3%

Median home value

$465,300

Median rent

$1,835/mo

Homeownership

76.3%

Bachelor's or higher

29.1%

Median age

28.1

Average commute

22.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (483), Irish Americans (110), Scottish Americans (91).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Placer County. PPP loans are for Sheridan.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,824

188,212 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$87,751

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3B

FY 2026, $7,436 per person

PPP loans

$2.7M

44 loans, 360 jobs reported

Placer County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone51.4%
  • Carpooled36.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home12.1%

Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sheridan, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

1,223

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

939

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 38°F

20.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sheridan, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.8%

U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

10.0%

U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

ZIP codes in Sheridan

2 in or overlapping Sheridan. Population shown

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Cities near Sheridan

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WheatlandCity4.4 mi8.1
LincolnCity7.1 mi24.5
TrowbridgeCensus-designated place9.1 mi6.8
Beale AFBCensus-designated place9.4 mi10.1
Rio OsoCensus-designated place9.6 mi6.5
East NicolausCensus-designated place11 mi4.6
Plumas LakeCensus-designated place11 mi11.8
RocklinCity12 mi19.8
NicolausCensus-designated place13 mi3.1
PenrynCensus-designated place13 mi1.9
OlivehurstCensus-designated place13 mi8.4
NewcastleCensus-designated place14 mi2.4
North AuburnCensus-designated place14 mi7.8
RosevilleCity14 mi44.1
LindaCensus-designated place14 mi8.6
LoomisTown15 mi7.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sheridan, CA in?
Sheridan is in Placer County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Sheridan, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Sheridan include 95648, 95681.
What is the population of Sheridan, CA?
About 1,183 people live in Sheridan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sheridan?
Nearby places include Wheatland (4.4 mi), Lincoln (7.1 mi), Trowbridge (9.1 mi), Beale AFB (9.4 mi), Rio Oso (9.6 mi).

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