ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 93003

Part of Ventura, CA

Pop. 52,906·Ventura County·417th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,850/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

+$918

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ZIP 93003 · $2,850

More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,990

1 BR

$2,240

2 BR

$2,680

3 BR

$3,630

4 BR+

$4,220

Research median

$2,680/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

December. Asking rents in ZIP 93003 usually run 0.6% below trend in December and 0.4% above it in March, about $29 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 93003 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 93003 changed +3.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 93003 is 44.5% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($103,761) is $2,594 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,240); a 2-bedroom is $2,680.

Rank in Ventura

2nd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Ventura.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 93003. 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

$34,200/yr

At $2,850/mo median

Location

CityVentura

StateCA

CountyVentura County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93003 (Ventura, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 41.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

52,906

Median income

$103,761

Median age

41.4

Renters

41.5%

Age distribution

20.1%

20.6%

25.2%

15.2%

18.9%

Under 1820.1%

18–3420.6%

35–5425.2%

55–6415.2%

65+18.9%

Gender

50.2%

49.8%

Male50.2%

Female49.8%

Race & ethnicity

64%

33%

White64%

Black1.6%

Hispanic33%

Asian5.8%

Education (25+)

16.8%

32.9%

41.7%

No HS diploma8.6%

HS diploma16.8%

Some college32.9%

Bachelor's+41.7%

Housing tenure

58.5%

41.5%

Owner58.5%

Renter41.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93003 in Ventura, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,138 → $2,850

up 33.3%

Income

$87,552 → $103,761

up 18.5%

Population

53,549 → 52,906

down 1.2%

Renter share

41.3% → 41.5%

+0.2 pts

Bachelor's+

40.1% → 41.7%

+1.6 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 93003 in Ventura, CA paid around $2,138 a month. That figure now sits near $2,850, up 33.3% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 93003 in Ventura, CA now reports about $103,761, up from $87,552 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 93003 in Ventura, CA losing about 643 residents over the five-year window, down 1.2% on net. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 93003 in Ventura, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 93003 covers Ventura, CA. The median rent here is $2,850/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,680/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($103,761/yr), ZIP 93003 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93003?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (about $55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,850/mo in ZIP 93003. The local median household income is $103,761/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93003?

Rent in ZIP 93003 has risen 3.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 93003?

Asking rents in ZIP 93003 are usually lowest in December, about 0.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in March, about 0.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $29 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 93003 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93003 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #417 of 898 at $2,850/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 93003 changed +3.8%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.