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ZIP 93013

Pop. 16,317·Santa Barbara County·171st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,586/mo
Year-over-Year
-14.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
+$1,621
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ZIP 93013 · $3,586
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,770
1 BR
$3,090
2 BR
$3,520
3 BR
$4,590
4 BR+
$5,230
Research median
$3,520/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
$43,032/yr
At $3,586/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Barbara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 14.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-14.9% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93013 (Carpinteria, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,317
Median income
$110,359
Median age
45.4
Renters
39%
Age distribution
20.7%
15%
25.7%
13.3%
25.3%
Under 1820.7%
18–3415%
35–5425.7%
55–6413.3%
65+25.3%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
56.8%
40.9%
White56.8%
Black0.9%
Hispanic40.9%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
13.8%
13.7%
27.6%
45%
No HS diploma13.8%
HS diploma13.7%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+45%
Housing tenure
61%
39%
Owner61%
Renter39%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93013 in Carpinteria, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,995 → $110,359
up 24.0%
Population
16,515 → 16,317
down 1.2%
Renter share
42.8% → 39%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
41.7% → 45%
+3.3 pts
Median age
43.6 → 45.4
+1.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 93013 in Carpinteria, CA now reports about $110,359, up from $88,995 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 16,515 to 16,317 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 39% of households rent today, against 42.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 41.7% to 45%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93013 covers Carpinteria, CA. The median rent here is $3,586/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,520/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($110,359/yr), ZIP 93013 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 14.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93013?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93013 (Carpinteria, CA) is $3,586. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93013 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93013's median rent of $3,586/mo is $1,621 (82%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93013 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93013 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #171 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,586/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93013?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $143,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,586/mo in ZIP 93013. The local median household income is $110,359/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93013?

Rent in ZIP 93013 has decreased 14.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 93013 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93013 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,586/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($110,359/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93013 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93013 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39% of ZIP 93013 households are renters, while 61% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93013 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93013 compare to the rest of Carpinteria?

ZIP 93013 sits right at the Carpinteria citywide median of $3,586/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93013 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93013 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $3,586/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 93013's median household income ($110,359/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93013 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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