Carmichael
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California

Carmichael is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sacramento County, California, with 79,793 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Highlands, 3.8 miles NW.
- 79,793residents (2020 Census)
- 121 ftelevation · 37 m
- 15.3 sq miland area · 39.7 km²
- 5,204 / sq mipopulation density
- 95608main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Carmichael
Carmichael is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is an unincorporated suburb in the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area. The population was 79,793 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $85,914
- Median home value
- $579,500
- Median rent
- $1,702/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Carmichael had 79,793 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 79,793 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,204 per sq mi (2,009 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carmichael at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sacramento County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 79,793 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.33 sq mi (39.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km²) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6308° N, 121.3256° W |
| ZIP codes | 95608, 95670, 95841 |
| Official website | carmichaelcalifornia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0611390 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carmichael
- North Highlands3.8 mi NW
- Arden-Arcade3.8 mi SW
- Foothill Farms4.0 mi N
- Gold River4.1 mi E
- Fair Oaks4.2 mi E
- La Riviera4.6 mi S
- McClellan Park4.7 mi NW
- Citrus Heights4.9 mi NE
- Rosemont6.0 mi S
- Rancho Cordova6.1 mi SE
- Mather6.1 mi S
- Antelope6.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Carmichael
What county is Carmichael in?
Carmichael is in Sacramento County, California.
What is the population of Carmichael, CA?
79,793 people lived in Carmichael at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carmichael, CA?
The main ZIP code is 95608. Other ZIP codes: 95670, 95841.
What is the elevation of Carmichael?
121 feet (37 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carmichael?
North Highlands (3.8 mi), Arden-Arcade (3.8 mi), Foothill Farms (4.0 mi), Gold River (4.1 mi), Fair Oaks (4.2 mi).
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