Carmichael

Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California

Aerial view of Carmichael, California
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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.

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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Living in Carmichael

Median household income
$85,914
Median home value
$579,500
Median rent
$1,702/mo
Median age
40.1
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Carmichael, CA population

Carmichael had 79,793 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census79,793
Density5,204 per sq mi (2,009 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Carmichael at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySacramento County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population79,793 (2020)
Land area15.33 sq mi (39.7 km²)
Water area0.23 sq mi (0.60 km²)
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates38.6308° N, 121.3256° W
ZIP codes95608, 95670, 95841
Official websitecarmichaelcalifornia.com
Census code (GEOID)0611390

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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