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ZIP 93402

Part of Los Osos, CA
Pop. 14,197·San Luis Obispo County·418th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,856/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
+$891
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ZIP 93402 · $2,856
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,760
1 BR
$1,940
2 BR
$2,550
3 BR
$3,420
4 BR+
$3,920
Research median
$2,550/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
$34,272/yr
At $2,856/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Luis Obispo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93402 (Los Osos, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 53.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,197
Median income
$109,090
Median age
48.7
Renters
27%
Age distribution
18.4%
15.4%
24.2%
13.1%
28.9%
Under 1818.4%
18–3415.4%
35–5424.2%
55–6413.1%
65+28.9%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
79.2%
15.2%
White79.2%
Black0.6%
Hispanic15.2%
Asian3.8%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
32.2%
53.7%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma10.9%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+53.7%
Housing tenure
73%
27%
Owner73%
Renter27%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93402 in Los Osos, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,894 → $109,090
up 31.6%
Population
15,692 → 14,197
down 9.5%
Renter share
30.4% → 27%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
43% → 53.7%
+10.7 pts
Median age
47.9 → 48.7
+0.8 yrs

Median household income rose from $82,894 to $109,090 between 2021 and 2024, a 31.6% shift. The population has contracted by 9.5% since 2021, moving from about 15,692 residents to roughly 14,197. Renters now make up 27% of households, compared with 30.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 53.7% of adults here, versus 43% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93402 covers Los Osos, CA. The median rent here is $2,856/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,550/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($109,090/yr), ZIP 93402 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93402?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93402 (Los Osos, CA) is $2,856. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93402 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93402's median rent of $2,856/mo is $891 (45%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93402 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93402 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #418 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,856/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93402?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,856/mo in ZIP 93402. The local median household income is $109,090/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93402?

Rent in ZIP 93402 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 93402 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93402 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,856/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($109,090/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93402 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93402 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27% of ZIP 93402 households are renters, while 73% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93402 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93402 compare to the rest of Los Osos?

ZIP 93402 sits right at the Los Osos citywide median of $2,856/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93402 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93402 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,856/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 93402's median household income ($109,090/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93402 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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