ZIP Code 95842: Sacramento, California
ZIP code 95842 is assigned to Sacramento, California, and lies within Sacramento County. Its reference point is at latitude 38.6865 and longitude -121.3494 (38°41'11.4"N 121°20'57.8"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 95842
Sacramento, CA has 106 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 95842, they include 94203, 94204, 94205, 94206, 94207, 94208, 94209, 94211 and 97 more.
Across Sacramento County there are 138 ZIP codes listed, and California has 2,792 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 95841 in Sacramento, CA, about 1.7 mi to the south.
| ZIP code | 95842 |
|---|---|
| City | Sacramento |
| County | Sacramento County |
| State | California (CA) |
| Latitude | 38.6865 |
| Longitude | -121.3494 |
| DMS | 38°41'11.4"N 121°20'57.8"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 95841 (Sacramento, 1.7 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 95842
Map centered on 38.6865, -121.3494. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 95842
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 95842, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 95842, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are North Highlands, CA (1.9 mi southwest), Antelope, CA (2.2 mi north) and Citrus Heights, CA (2.3 mi east). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- North Highlands, CA – 1.9 mi southwest
- Antelope, CA – 2.2 mi north
- Citrus Heights, CA – 2.3 mi east
- Mcclellan, CA – 3.0 mi southwest
- Carmichael, CA – 4.2 mi south
- Fair Oaks, CA – 5.2 mi southeast
- Rio Linda, CA – 5.3 mi west
- Roseville, CA – 5.8 mi north
- Elverta, CA – 6.0 mi northwest
Schools Near Sacramento, CA
If you are moving to ZIP code 95842, check the school district serving Sacramento and Sacramento County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as North Highlands and Antelope can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 95842.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Sacramento. Zoom out to look for larger parks and nature areas beyond the ZIP code 95842 area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Sacramento, CA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 95842 may also use facilities in nearby North Highlands, Antelope and Citrus Heights.
Shopping and Dining in Sacramento
For places to eat and shop near Sacramento, CA, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 95842.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Sacramento, California can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 95842.
To research local history, try searching for Sacramento County records and archives along with the name Sacramento.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 95842, North Highlands lies about 1.9 mi to the southwest, Antelope lies about 2.2 mi to the north, Citrus Heights lies about 2.3 mi to the east, Mcclellan lies about 3.0 mi to the southwest and Carmichael lies about 4.2 mi to the south. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Sacramento show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 95842
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Lest We Forget Plaque, Now Granite”): Thor the Electrician, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Top 10 Best Things To Do In Sacramento, California [Sacramento Travel Guide 2025]” by Vacation Idea, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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