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ZIP 93305

Pop. 37,714·Kern County·889th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,476/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.9%
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$489
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ZIP 93305 · $1,476
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,260
Research median
$1,350/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
$17,712/yr
At $1,476/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyKern County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.9% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93305 (La Cresta - Altavista, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,714
Median income
$43,244
Median age
29.5
Renters
65.8%
Age distribution
32.9%
26.9%
21.3%
Under 1832.9%
18–3426.9%
35–5421.3%
55–649.2%
65+9.7%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
46.8%
76.7%
White46.8%
Black4.7%
Hispanic76.7%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
36.9%
30.6%
23.2%
No HS diploma36.9%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+9.3%
Housing tenure
34.2%
65.8%
Owner34.2%
Renter65.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93305 in La Cresta - Altavista, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$34,212 → $43,244
up 26.4%
Population
37,904 → 37,714
down 0.5%
Renter share
63.2% → 65.8%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
8.2% → 9.3%
+1.1 pts
Median age
27.6 → 29.5
+1.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 93305 in La Cresta - Altavista, CA now reports about $43,244, up from $34,212 in 2021. About 65.8% of households rent today, against 63.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93305 covers La Cresta - Altavista, CA. The median rent here is $1,476/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($43,244/yr), ZIP 93305 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93305?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93305 (La Cresta - Altavista, CA) is $1,476. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93305 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93305's median rent of $1,476/mo is $489 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93305 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93305 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #889 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,476/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93305?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,476/mo in ZIP 93305. The local median household income is $43,244/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93305?

Rent in ZIP 93305 has increased 14.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93305 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93305 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,476/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($43,244/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93305 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 93305 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.8% of ZIP 93305 households are renters, while 34.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 93305 has a strong rental market.

When was rent data for ZIP 93305 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93305 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $1,476/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 93305's median household income ($43,244/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93305 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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