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ZIP 93003

Part of Ventura, CA
Pop. 52,906·Ventura County·439th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,821/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
+$856
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ZIP 93003 · $2,821
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$33,852/yr
At $2,821/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyVentura County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, -0.9% 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
$2,127 → $2,821
up 32.6%
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 $2,127 a month. That figure now sits near $2,821, up 32.6% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93003 covers Ventura, CA. The median rent here is $2,821/mo as of July 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 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93003?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93003 (Ventura, CA) is $2,821. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93003 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93003's median rent of $2,821/mo is $856 (44%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93003 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93003 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #439 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,821/mo.

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 $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,821/mo in ZIP 93003. The local median household income is $103,761/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93003?

Rent in ZIP 93003 has increased 5.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93003 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93003 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,821/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($103,761/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93003 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93003 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.5% of ZIP 93003 households are renters, while 58.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93003 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93003 compare to the rest of Ventura?

ZIP 93003 is more affordable than Ventura overall. At $2,821/mo, it's $53 below the Ventura citywide median of $2,874/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93003 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93003 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,821/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 93003's median household income ($103,761/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93003 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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