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ZIP 93454

Pop. 41,896·Santa Barbara County·724th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,277/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$312
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ZIP 93454 · $2,277
More expensive than 72% 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
$27,324/yr
At $2,277/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Barbara County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 7.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.2% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93454 (Santa Maria, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,896
Median income
$81,522
Median age
30.9
Renters
47.7%
Age distribution
29.7%
25.1%
22.6%
13.4%
Under 1829.7%
18–3425.1%
35–5422.6%
55–649.2%
65+13.4%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
27.7%
74.6%
White27.7%
Black1.1%
Hispanic74.6%
Asian2.7%
Education (25+)
27.7%
22%
32%
18.3%
No HS diploma27.7%
HS diploma22%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+18.3%
Housing tenure
52.3%
47.7%
Owner52.3%
Renter47.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93454 in Santa Maria, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,166 → $81,522
up 11.4%
Population
41,324 → 41,896
up 1.4%
Renter share
46.1% → 47.7%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
15.6% → 18.3%
+2.7 pts
Median age
31.7 → 30.9
-0.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $81,522 today, compared with $73,166 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 41,324 to 41,896 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. About 47.7% of households rent today, against 46.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 15.6% to 18.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93454 covers Santa Maria, CA. The median rent here is $2,277/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 ($81,522/yr), ZIP 93454 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93454?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93454 (Santa Maria, CA) is $2,277. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93454 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93454's median rent of $2,277/mo is $312 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93454 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93454 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #724 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,277/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93454?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,277/mo in ZIP 93454. The local median household income is $81,522/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93454?

Rent in ZIP 93454 has decreased 7.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 93454 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93454 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,277/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($81,522/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93454 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93454 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.7% of ZIP 93454 households are renters, while 52.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93454 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93454 compare to the rest of Santa Maria?

ZIP 93454 is more affordable than Santa Maria overall. At $2,277/mo, it's $243 below the Santa Maria citywide median of $2,520/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93454 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93454 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,277/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 93454's median household income ($81,522/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93454 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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