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ZIP 93108

Pop. 11,526·Santa Barbara County·1st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$20,051/mo
Year-over-Year
+80.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$18,086
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ZIP 93108 · $20,051
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$240,612/yr
At $20,051/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Barbara County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 80.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+80.5% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93108 (Montecito, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 75.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,526
Median income
$230,419
Median age
54.5
Renters
21.5%
Age distribution
14.1%
18%
18.6%
12.8%
36.5%
Under 1814.1%
18–3418%
35–5418.6%
55–6412.8%
65+36.5%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
78.4%
White78.4%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian3.3%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
18.9%
75.5%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma3.9%
Some college18.9%
Bachelor's+75.5%
Housing tenure
78.5%
21.5%
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93108 in Montecito, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$192,303 → $230,419
up 19.8%
Population
11,097 → 11,526
up 3.9%
Renter share
26.4% → 21.5%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
75.3% → 75.5%
+0.2 pts
Median age
53.9 → 54.5
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $192,303 in 2021 to $230,419 more recently. The population has grown by 3.9% since 2021, moving from about 11,097 residents to roughly 11,526. Renters now make up 21.5% of households, compared with 26.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93108 covers Montecito, CA. The median rent here is $20,051/mo as of July 2026.

At 104% of local median household income ($230,419/yr), ZIP 93108 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 80.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93108?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93108 (Montecito, CA) is $20,051. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93108 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93108's median rent of $20,051/mo is $18,086 (920%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93108 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93108 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #1 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $20,051/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93108?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $802,000/year (~$386/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $20,051/mo in ZIP 93108. The local median household income is $230,419/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93108?

Rent in ZIP 93108 has increased 80.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93108 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93108 is considered expensive for renters. At $20,051/mo, rent takes approximately 104% of the local median household income ($230,419/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93108 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 93108 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.5% of ZIP 93108 households are renters, while 78.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93108 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93108 compare to the rest of Montecito?

ZIP 93108 is pricier than Montecito as a whole. At $20,051/mo, it's $176 above the Montecito citywide median of $19,875/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93108 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93108 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
104%
EXPENSIVE

At $20,051/mo, rent takes ~104% of ZIP 93108's median household income ($230,419/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93108 104%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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