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ZIP 93446

Pop. 45,554·San Luis Obispo County·523rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,684/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
+$719
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ZIP 93446 · $2,684
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,710
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,480
3 BR
$3,330
4 BR+
$3,810
Research median
$2,480/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,208/yr
At $2,684/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Luis Obispo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93446 (Paso Robles, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,554
Median income
$97,943
Median age
41.5
Renters
31.8%
Age distribution
23.3%
18.2%
23.6%
13.1%
21.8%
Under 1823.3%
18–3418.2%
35–5423.6%
55–6413.1%
65+21.8%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
66.3%
31.5%
White66.3%
Black0.6%
Hispanic31.5%
Asian2.6%
Education (25+)
22.2%
37.7%
30.6%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college37.7%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
68.2%
31.8%
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93446 in Paso Robles, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,707 → $97,943
up 19.9%
Population
46,048 → 45,554
down 1.1%
Renter share
33.3% → 31.8%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
26.9% → 30.6%
+3.7 pts
Median age
39.2 → 41.5
+2.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 93446 in Paso Robles, CA now reports about $97,943, up from $81,707 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 93446 in Paso Robles, CA losing about 494 residents over the five-year window, down 1.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 33.3% to 31.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.9% to 30.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93446 covers Paso Robles, CA. The median rent here is $2,684/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,480/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($97,943/yr), ZIP 93446 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93446?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93446 (Paso Robles, CA) is $2,684. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93446 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93446's median rent of $2,684/mo is $719 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93446 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93446 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #523 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,684/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93446?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,684/mo in ZIP 93446. The local median household income is $97,943/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93446?

Rent in ZIP 93446 has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93446 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93446 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,684/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($97,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93446 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93446 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.8% of ZIP 93446 households are renters, while 68.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93446 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93446 compare to the rest of Paso Robles?

ZIP 93446 sits right at the Paso Robles citywide median of $2,684/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93446 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93446 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,684/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 93446's median household income ($97,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93446 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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