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ZIP 93449

Pop. 8,014·San Luis Obispo County·250th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,274/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.1%
Month-over-Month
+8.7%
vs US Median
+$1,309
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ZIP 93449 · $3,274
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,100
1 BR
$2,320
2 BR
$3,050
3 BR
$4,090
4 BR+
$4,690
Research median
$3,050/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
$39,288/yr
At $3,274/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Luis Obispo County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.1% YoY, +8.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93449 (Pismo Beach, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,014
Median income
$118,072
Median age
55.1
Renters
35.4%
Age distribution
15.6%
22.7%
17.3%
32.7%
Under 1811.7%
18–3415.6%
35–5422.7%
55–6417.3%
65+32.7%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
81.5%
White81.5%
Black0.5%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian3%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
14.2%
31.7%
51.7%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma14.2%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+51.7%
Housing tenure
64.6%
35.4%
Owner64.6%
Renter35.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93449 in Pismo Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,268 → $118,072
up 25.3%
Population
8,058 → 8,014
down 0.5%
Renter share
30.3% → 35.4%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
48.4% → 51.7%
+3.3 pts
Median age
58.2 → 55.1
-3.1 yrs

Median household income rose from $94,268 to $118,072 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.3% shift. Renters now make up 35.4% of households, compared with 30.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 51.7% of adults here, versus 48.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93449 covers Pismo Beach, CA. The median rent here is $3,274/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,050/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($118,072/yr), ZIP 93449 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93449?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93449 (Pismo Beach, CA) is $3,274. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93449 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93449's median rent of $3,274/mo is $1,309 (67%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93449 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93449 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #250 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,274/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93449?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $131,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,274/mo in ZIP 93449. The local median household income is $118,072/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93449?

Rent in ZIP 93449 has decreased 6.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 93449 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93449 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,274/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($118,072/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93449 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93449 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.4% of ZIP 93449 households are renters, while 64.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93449 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93449 compare to the rest of Pismo Beach?

ZIP 93449 sits right at the Pismo Beach citywide median of $3,274/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93449 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93449 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $3,274/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 93449's median household income ($118,072/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93449 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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