ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 93001

Part of Ventura, CA

Pop. 32,026·Ventura County·295th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$3,141/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.3%

Month-over-Month

+1.2%

vs US Median

+$1,209

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ZIP 93001 · $3,141

More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,960

1 BR

$2,210

2 BR

$2,640

3 BR

$3,580

4 BR+

$4,160

Research median

$2,640/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 93001 usually run 0.6% below trend in January and 0.8% above it in April, about $44 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 93001 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2017.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 93001 changed +4.3% 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 93001 rose 46.4% while median household income rose 28.9% ($68,356 to $88,078). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 93001 is 50.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($88,078) is $2,202 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,960); a 1-bedroom is $2,210.

Rank in Ventura

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Ventura.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 93001. 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

$37,692/yr

At $3,141/mo median

Location

CityVentura

StateCA

CountyVentura County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93001 (Ventura, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 39.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

32,026

Median income

$88,078

Median age

41.2

Renters

55.2%

Age distribution

17.7%

23.4%

28.2%

12.3%

18.4%

Under 1817.7%

18–3423.4%

35–5428.2%

55–6412.3%

65+18.4%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

57.9%

41%

White57.9%

Black1%

Hispanic41%

Asian3.4%

Education (25+)

12.9%

17.8%

30.2%

39.1%

No HS diploma12.9%

HS diploma17.8%

Some college30.2%

Bachelor's+39.1%

Housing tenure

44.8%

55.2%

Owner44.8%

Renter55.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93001 in Ventura, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,298 → $3,141

up 36.7%

Income

$72,259 → $88,078

up 21.9%

Population

31,588 → 32,026

up 1.4%

Renter share

56.1% → 55.2%

-0.9 pts

Bachelor's+

34.5% → 39.1%

+4.6 pts

Median age

40.7 → 41.2

+0.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 93001 in Ventura, CA paid around $2,298 a month. That figure now sits near $3,141, up 36.7% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $72,259 to $88,078 across the same window, up 21.9% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 93001 in Ventura, CA adding about 438 residents over the five-year window, up 1.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.5% to 39.1% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 93001 in Ventura, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 93001 covers Ventura, CA. The median rent here is $3,141/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,640/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($88,078/yr), ZIP 93001 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $126,000/year (about $61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,141/mo in ZIP 93001. The local median household income is $88,078/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93001?

Rent in ZIP 93001 has risen 4.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2017.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 93001?

Asking rents in ZIP 93001 are usually lowest in January, about 0.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in April, about 0.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $44 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 93001?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 93001 rose 46.4% while median household income rose 28.9%, from $68,356 to $88,078. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 93001 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93001 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #295 of 898 at $3,141/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 93001 changed +4.3%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.