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ZIP 93436

Part of Lompoc, CA
Pop. 55,820·Santa Barbara County·735th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,254/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
+$289
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 93436 · $2,254
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,150
1 BR
$2,420
2 BR
$2,730
3 BR
$3,610
4 BR+
$4,030
Research median
$2,730/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
$27,048/yr
At $2,254/mo median
Location
CityLompoc
StateCA
CountySanta Barbara County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (9.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.9% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93436 (Lompoc, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,820
Median income
$80,097
Median age
36.5
Renters
45.3%
Age distribution
25.5%
22.4%
25.3%
12.4%
14.3%
Under 1825.5%
18–3422.4%
35–5425.3%
55–6412.4%
65+14.3%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
42.9%
58.3%
White42.9%
Black3.4%
Hispanic58.3%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
22.4%
26.4%
33.2%
18%
No HS diploma22.4%
HS diploma26.4%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+18%
Housing tenure
54.7%
45.3%
Owner54.7%
Renter45.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93436 in Lompoc, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,941 → $80,097
up 17.9%
Population
56,165 → 55,820
down 0.6%
Renter share
46.4% → 45.3%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
16.3% → 18%
+1.7 pts
Median age
35.4 → 36.5
+1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $80,097 today, compared with $67,941 five years earlier.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93436 covers Lompoc, CA. The median rent here is $2,254/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,730/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($80,097/yr), ZIP 93436 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93436?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93436 (Lompoc, CA) is $2,254. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93436 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93436's median rent of $2,254/mo is $289 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93436 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93436 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #735 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,254/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93436?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,254/mo in ZIP 93436. The local median household income is $80,097/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93436?

Rent in ZIP 93436 has increased 9.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93436 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93436 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,254/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($80,097/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93436 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93436 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.3% of ZIP 93436 households are renters, while 54.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93436 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93436 compare to the rest of Lompoc?

ZIP 93436 sits right at the Lompoc citywide median of $2,254/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93436 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93436 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,254/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 93436's median household income ($80,097/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93436 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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