Gold River
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
Gold River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sacramento County, California, with 7,844 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fair Oaks, 1.6 miles N.
- 7,844residents (2020 Census)
- 121 ftelevation · 37 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 2,951 / sq mipopulation density
- 95628ZIP code
About Gold River
Gold River is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California, United States. The population was 7,844 at the 2020 census, down from 7,912 at the 2010 census. Gold River is part of the Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. With a median family income of $141,399 according to U.S. Census Bureau in 2021, Gold River is the highest-income community in Sacramento County.
The community of Gold River consists of a residential planned development and some smaller subdivisions served by the Gold River Discovery Center (a K through 8 school), as well as some retail, commercial and light industrial areas. The community consists of detached single family homes, duplex and triplexes, as well as a condominium development. Gold River lies between the cities of Rancho Cordova on the south and west, Folsom on the east, and the American River to the north. The Gold River Community Association is the master association for the 25 separate "villages" that make up the planned development. Each village has its own subassociations as well. The planned development and two subdivisions, including Gold Station, opted out of inclusion into the City of Rancho Cordova by resolution and petitions, respectively. The community remains an unincorporated part of Sacramento County.
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Living in Gold River
- Median household income
- $175,120
- Median home value
- $724,400
- Median rent
- $2,448/mo
- Median age
- 53.9
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Gold River had 7,844 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,844 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,951 per sq mi (1,139 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gold River at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sacramento County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,844 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.66 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6275° N, 121.2491° W |
| ZIP code | 95628 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0630345 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gold River
- Fair Oaks1.6 mi N
- Rancho Cordova3.5 mi S
- Carmichael4.1 mi W
- Orangevale4.5 mi N
- Citrus Heights5.1 mi NW
- Mather5.8 mi S
- Folsom6.4 mi NE
- Foothill Farms6.7 mi NW
- La Riviera7.0 mi SW
- North Highlands7.3 mi NW
- Arden-Arcade7.5 mi W
- Rosemont8.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gold River
What county is Gold River in?
Gold River is in Sacramento County, California.
What is the population of Gold River, CA?
7,844 people lived in Gold River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gold River, CA?
The ZIP code of Gold River is 95628.
What is the elevation of Gold River?
121 feet (37 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gold River?
Fair Oaks (1.6 mi), Rancho Cordova (3.5 mi), Carmichael (4.1 mi), Orangevale (4.5 mi), Citrus Heights (5.1 mi).
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