ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 91362

Pop. 35,996·Ventura County·179th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,528/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$1,596
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 91362 · $3,528
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,450
1 BR
$2,760
2 BR
$3,310
3 BR
$4,470
4 BR+
$5,180
Research median
$3,310/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 91362 usually run 1.1% below trend in November and 1.1% above it in February, about $78 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 91362 is 0.2% below its high of $3,535 in August 2026, at $3,528 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 91362 changed +2.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 91362 rose 32.4% while median household income rose 18.9% ($117,566 to $139,800). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 91362 is 42.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($139,800) is $3,495 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($3,310); a 3-bedroom is $4,470.

Rank in Thousand Oaks

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Thousand Oaks.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 91377, 3 miles away, rents for 17% less ($2,914/mo), about $7,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 91362. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$42,336/yr
At $3,528/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyVentura County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91362 (Thousand Oaks, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 54.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,996
Median income
$139,800
Median age
45.8
Renters
27.1%
Age distribution
19.2%
19.3%
25%
16.1%
20.3%
Under 1819.2%
18–3419.3%
35–5425%
55–6416.1%
65+20.3%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
68.4%
17%
White68.4%
Black2.1%
Hispanic17%
Asian9.1%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
14.5%
26.5%
54.5%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma14.5%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+54.5%
Housing tenure
72.9%
27.1%
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91362 in Thousand Oaks, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,665 → $3,528
up 32.4%
Income
$127,279 → $139,800
up 9.8%
Population
36,587 → 35,996
down 1.6%
Renter share
30.4% → 27.1%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
54.1% → 54.5%
+0.4 pts
Median age
46.3 → 45.8
-0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 91362 in Thousand Oaks, CA has shifted from $2,665 to $3,528, up 32.4% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $127,279 in 2021 to $139,800 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 91362 in Thousand Oaks, CA losing about 591 residents over the five-year window, down 1.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 30.4% to 27.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 91362 in Thousand Oaks, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 91362 covers Thousand Oaks, CA. The median rent here is $3,528/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,310/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($139,800/yr), ZIP 91362 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91362?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $141,000/year (about $68/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,528/mo in ZIP 91362. The local median household income is $139,800/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91362?

Rent in ZIP 91362 has risen 2.5% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.2% below its high of $3,535 in August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 91362?

Asking rents in ZIP 91362 are usually lowest in November, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in February, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $78 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 91362?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 91362 rose 32.4% while median household income rose 18.9%, from $117,566 to $139,800. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 91362 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91362 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #179 of 898 at $3,528/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 91362 changed +2.5%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 91362 compare to the rest of Thousand Oaks?

At $3,528/mo, ZIP 91362 is $171 above the Thousand Oaks citywide median of $3,357/mo. It is the 3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Thousand Oaks.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,528/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 91362's median household income ($139,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91362 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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