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ZIP 93444

Part of Nipomo, CA
Pop. 21,611·San Luis Obispo County·183rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,498/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
+$1,533
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 93444 · $3,498
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,810
1 BR
$2,000
2 BR
$2,630
3 BR
$3,530
4 BR+
$4,040
Research median
$2,630/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
$41,976/yr
At $3,498/mo median
Location
CityNipomo
StateCA
CountySan Luis Obispo County
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93444 (Nipomo, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,611
Median income
$110,867
Median age
42.7
Renters
29.6%
Age distribution
21.1%
19.4%
23.8%
12.1%
23.8%
Under 1821.1%
18–3419.4%
35–5423.8%
55–6412.1%
65+23.8%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
53.2%
44.3%
White53.2%
Black0.6%
Hispanic44.3%
Asian4.1%
Education (25+)
20.9%
34.6%
32.6%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma20.9%
Some college34.6%
Bachelor's+32.6%
Housing tenure
70.4%
29.6%
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93444 in Nipomo, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$98,125 → $110,867
up 13.0%
Population
22,032 → 21,611
down 1.9%
Renter share
26.9% → 29.6%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
32.2% → 32.6%
+0.4 pts
Median age
41.8 → 42.7
+0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $98,125 to $110,867 across the same window, up 13.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 93444 in Nipomo, CA losing about 421 residents over the five-year window, down 1.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 26.9% to 29.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93444 covers Nipomo, CA. The median rent here is $3,498/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,630/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($110,867/yr), ZIP 93444 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 93444?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93444 (Nipomo, CA) is $3,498. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93444 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93444's median rent of $3,498/mo is $1,533 (78%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93444 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93444 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #183 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,498/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93444?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $140,000/year (~$67/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,498/mo in ZIP 93444. The local median household income is $110,867/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93444?

Rent in ZIP 93444 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 93444 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93444 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,498/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($110,867/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93444 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93444 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.6% of ZIP 93444 households are renters, while 70.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93444 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93444 compare to the rest of Nipomo?

ZIP 93444 sits right at the Nipomo citywide median of $3,498/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93444 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93444 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $3,498/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 93444's median household income ($110,867/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93444 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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